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Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc. was
organized in 1929 to: Promote the study of the prehistoric
and historic archaeological resources of Pennsylvania and
neighboring states; Encourage scientific research and discourage
exploration which is unscientific or irresponsible in intent
or practice; Promote the conservation of archaeological sites,
artifacts, and information; Encourage the establishment and maintenance
of sources of archaeological information such as museums, societies,
and educational programs; Promote the dissemination of archaeological
knowledge by means of publications and forums; Foster the exchange
of information between the professional and the avocational archaeologists. SPA ANNUAL AWARDS SPA Awards Chair: Cathy Spohn President, SPA Chapter 21
Mason Award Dr. Frank Vento
The J. Alden Mason Award may be presented annually by the SPA to a professional archaeologist based upon his or her contribution to education and encouragement of SPA members in the proper pursuit of archaeology over an appreciable number of years. A professional in a related science who similarly assists SPA members may be considered for this award. The recipient of this award must be a member of the SPA (not just a local chapter) but not necessarily a resident of Pennsylvania. To be considered for this award a nominee must have a Masters degree or Ph. D. in Archaeology or a related science. The award is to be announced at the Annual Meeting. Recommendations are received by the State Awards Committee and nominations are then made by the Committee to the Board of Directors, who shall determine recipients by a two-thirds majority vote. ARCHEY AWARD The Archey Award is given at the Annual SPA Meeting to members of the Society able to devote only spare time to their archaeological interests. It is given for some significant contribution (or contributions) over an appreciable period toward the unselfish furtherance of archaeology. The number of separate nominations, and the significance of the reasons are weighed in making the award. Any individual SPA member or Chapter as a whole, may make nominations in writing to the Awards Committee, of an SPA STATE member who is either a member of a local chapter or another chapter, or possibly unaffiliated with any chapter, and is deemed worthy of the Archey Award. Nominees must be State members not just local chapter members. SHRADER/GEORGE YOUTH AWARD The Shrader/George Youth Award may be presented annually by the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, to an individual SPA member who is 18 years old or younger, and is an example of the SPA's ideal of youth, whose character, accomplishments, and unselfish effort has furthered the cause of Pennsylvania archaeology. It is expected that any archaeological sites upon which the nominee has participated in archaeological investigations should be recorded and have a designated State site number, and that they should have experience recording such sites and properly cataloging artifacts from those sites. Upon receiving nominations, the Awards Committee selects recipients. If a nominee is found to be lacking the desirable criteria, the committee shall not bestow the award until the proper criteria are met. FRANCES DORRANCE AWARD The Frances Dorrance Award is given to the Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology that has recorded the most new sites with the Pennsylvania Archaeology Site Survey at the State Museum, since the last Annual Meeting. This award is presented at the Annual State Meeting. Nomination FormJOHN WITTHOFT AWARD The John Witthoft Award is given to the Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology that recruited the most new State Members and/or reinstated the most delinquent State members during the past year. A State member belongs to the SPA a not just their local chapter. This award is presented at the Annual State Meeting.
Nomination Form and Instructions
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