Since 1985, the Canadian Archaeological Association (CAA) has presented annual awards to acknowledge outstanding contributions in communication that further insight and appreciation of Canadian Archaeology. These awards recognise contributions by journalists, film producers, professional archaeologists and institutions and are adjudicated by a committee composed of a regional representation of CAA members. CAA members are encouraged to forward materials for consideration to the Public Communications Awards Chairperson.

Guidelines

1. Eligibility
   
   The competition for all awards is limited to items published / produced during the CAA membership year, i.e., January 1 to December 31.
   
   The following types of works are eligible:
   Recipients may receive an award for two (2) consecutive years only. Submissions must include six (6) original copies and be forwarded to the Chairperson of the Public Awards Committee by March 15th.
    
   • Articles published in a magazine, journal or newspaper with wide circulation in Canada.
   • Books, pamphlets or other publications
   • Television / video or radio productions
   • Electronic publications (web site, CD-ROM)
      
2. Award Categories
   
   There are two (2) categories of award:
   
   • Writer / producer. This category includes writers, journalists, producers and others. It is aimed at persons other than professional archaeologists and their employers.
     • As many as four (4) awards will be made in this category. Recipients of a Public Communications award in this category will each receive a $200 cash prize and a commemorative plaque. The actual number of awards made will depend on the number and quality of the submissions.
        
   • Professional / Institutional. This category includes practising archaeologists, institutions involved in carrying out archaeology (museums, government departments, universities, etc.) or individuals employed by such institutions, and public broadcasting corporations and their employees.
     • As many as three (3) awards will be made in this category. The Professional / Institutional Award recipients will receive a commemorative plaque, only. The actual number of awards made will depend on the number and quality of the submissions.
        
3. Format
   
   Submissions may be in English or French, but must be written / produced in lay terms. The minimum acceptable length for any written category is 1000 words.
    
4. Content
   
   Submissions must focus on some aspect of Canadian archaeology and be written in a format suitable for the general public. Articles about Canadian archaeologists conducting fieldwork / research abroad are not eligible.
    
5. Authorship
   
   Authors do not have to be Canadian citizens or a resident of Canada. Submissions made by someone other than the principal author(s) must be accompanied by the written consent of the author(s). Current members of the Public Communications Committee are not eligible for the awards.
    
6. Notification of Award
   
   Winners of the Awards are notified shortly before the Association's Annual General Meeting, usually held in May. Proclamation and presentation of the Awards will take place at the General meeting.

Please send your entries by March 15th to:

Hannah Roth
482 Bagot St.
Kingston, ON
K7K 3C4

Tel.: (613)549-5394
email: education@carf.info