The J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award Subcommittee of the Society of American Archivists is asking you to submit a nomination for the J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award!
Established in 1989, this award honors an individual, institution, or organization that promotes greater public awareness, appreciation, or support of archival activities or programs. The individual's or institution's contributions may take the form of advocacy, publicity, legislation, financial support, or a similar action that fosters archival work or raises public consciousness of the importance of archival work. Contributions should have broad, long-term impact at the regional level or beyond.
Eligibility: Nominees must be from outside the archives profession. Individuals directly involved in archival work, either as paid or volunteer staff, or institutions or organizations directly responsible for an archival program are not eligible for this award.
Nominations should be sent through the online submission system by February 28, 2025 at https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45853-Society-Of-American-Archivists
Recent winners include:
· 2024: Dr. Elaine Carey
· 2023: The West Virginia Feminist Activist Collection Advisory Team
· 2020: Brad Pomerance, CJ Eastman AND Council of Independent Colleges' Humanities Research for the Public Good Program
· 2019: Tempestt Hazel AND The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva)
· 2018: Yvonne Lewis Holley AND Brad Meltzer
· 2017: Environmental Data & Governance Initiative (EDGI)
· 2016: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ron Chernow