Nominations are called for the following four Australian Archaeological Association Awards

Closing Date: 12 September 2009
 
1. RHYS JONES MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AUSTRALIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
The Rhys Jones Medal is the highest award offered by the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. It was established in honour of Rhys Jones (1941-2001) to mark his enormous contribution to the development and promotion of archaeology in Australia. The Medal is presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to the field. Established in 2002, previous winners include Isabel McBryde (2003), John Mulvaney (2004), Sharon Sullivan (2005), Mike Smith (2006) and Jeremy Green (2007). Nominations should consist of a one page statement outlining the nominee's archaeological career and how this work has benefited Australian archaeology, as well as a full list of the nominee’s publications. Note that nominees do not need to be members of the Association; be an Australian citizen; or work exclusively in Australia or on Australian material.

2. JOHN MULVANEY BOOK AWARD
The Award was established in honour of John Mulvaney and his contribution and commitment to Australian archaeology over a lifetime of professional service. It was created to acknowledge the significant contribution of individual or co-authored publications to Australian archaeology, either as general knowledge or as specialist publications. Nominations are considered annually for books that cover both academic pursuits and public interest reflecting the philosophy of John Mulvaney's life work. Established in 2004, previous winners include Val Attenbrow for "Sydney's Aboriginal Past" (2004), Rodney Harrison for "Shared Landscapes: Archaeologies of Attachment and the Pastoral Industry in New South Wales" (2006), Mike Morwood & Penny Van Oosterzee for “The Discovery of the Hobbit: The Scientific Breakthrough that changed the Face of Human History” (2007), and Peter Hiscock for ‘The Archaeology of Ancient Australia’ (2008). Nominations must be for books written by one or more authors, but not for edited books, published in the last three calendar years (i.e. 2007, 2008 or 2009). The nomination must be accompanied by at least two published book reviews. A short citation (no more than one page) on why the book should be considered must also be included.

3. THE BRUCE VEITCH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT
This Award celebrates Bruce Veitch's important contribution to the practice and ethics of archaeology in Australia. In particular, the award honours Bruce's close collaboration with traditional owners on whose country he worked. It is awarded annually to any individual or group who has undertaken an archaeological or cultural heritage project which has produced a significant outcome for Indigenous interests. Established in 2005, previous winners include Richard Fullagar (2006), Bruno David (2007) and Annie Ross (2008). Nominees will have actively engaged with Indigenous communities to produce a successful outcome. The nature of nominations is flexible (e.g. video tape, audio tape, poster etc), considering the wide range of Indigenous collaborations and the remoteness of some communities.

4. LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION INC.
This award was established to recognise significant and sustained contribution to the objects and purposes of the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. Previous winners include John Mulvaney, Jack Golson, Betty Meehan (2002), Val Attenbrow (2002), J. Peter White (2003), Luke Kirkwood (2004), Isabel McBryde (2005), Ian Johnson (2006), Colin Pardoe (2007) and Sean Ulm (2008). Nominations should consist of a one page statement outlining the nominee's contributions to the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. Note that nominees must be members of the Association.
 

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

 
Nominations for all Awards will be considered by the Executive of the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. with advice as appropriate from senior members of the discipline. The decision of the Executive is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
 
Nominations should be addressed to the President at: Email: president@australianarchaeology.com , or Fax: +61 (3) 9905 2948
 
and sent to arrive no later than    12 SEPTEMBER 2009
 
The current President of AAA is      Dr Ian McNiven
                                                      School of Geography & Environmental Science
                                                      Building 11, Monash University
                                                      Clayton Victoria 3800
                                                      Telephone +61 (3) 9905 8465
 
Recipients of all awards will be announced at the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. Annual Conference at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, Friday 11 to 14 December 2009.
 
 
Val Attenbrow
Chairperson,
AAA Awards Sub-Committee.