The British Archaeological Awards are a showcase for the best in UK archaeology and a central event in the archaeological calendar. Established in 1976, they now encompass six Awards, covering every aspect of UK archaeology.
The purpose of the Awards is to advance public education in the study and practice of archaeology in all its aspects in the United Kingdom, and in particular by the granting of awards for excellence and/or initiative. The Awards are committed to recognising significant contributions to knowledge and the importance of research, professional standards and excellence, involvement of local communities in the study of archaeology, effective dissemination and presentation of archaeological knowledge, and innovation and originality of approach.
The 2012 British Archaeological Awards will be announced at a ceremony to held on Monday 9 July 2012 at the British Museum in London. The ceremony will be the launch event for the 2012 Festival of British Archaeology, a huge celebration of archaeology run by the Council for British Archaeology with more than 750 events taking place across the UK.
Best Archaeological Project
For a programme of research advancing the knowledge and practice of archaeology in the UK
Best Community Archaeology Project
For a programme of research advancing the knowledge and practice of archaeology in the UK
Best Archaeological Book
For a book publication which increases understanding of the past and introduces it to new audiences
Best Public Representation of Archaeology
For a television or radio programme, ICT program or web site, newspaper or magazine feature which stimulates interest, advances understanding and changes perceptions of the past
Best Archaeological Innovation
For an initiative likely to lead to significant improvements in archaeological practice which facilitate new perceptions of the past
Best Archaeological Discovery
For a discovery which advances understanding and stimulates public imagination of the past
Please see Awards 2012 page for further category information relating to each Award. The nomination form for the 2012 Awards can be downloaded in Word format. Entries must be submitted by the end of 29 February 2012 and must relate to work undertaken in the period since February 2010. For further guidance on the 2012 Awards or any other query please contact the Administrator.
Sarah Howell
Administrator for BAA
c/o Robert Kiln Charitable Trust
15a Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DX
Tel: 01992 554962
Email: robertkilntrust@btconnect.com
Association of Archaeological Illustrators & Surveyors; Association for Environmental Archaeology; Association for Industrial Archaeology; Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers UK; British Archaeological Association; British Universities Film & Video Council; Cadw; Cambrian Archaeological Association; Council for British Archaeology; Council for Independent Archaeology; English Heritage; Historic Scotland; ICON; Institute for Archaeologists; Northern Ireland Archaeology Forum; Northern Ireland Environment Agency; Portable Antiquities Scheme; Prehistoric Society; Rescue; Royal Archaeological Institute; Society of Antiquaries of London; Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; Society for Medieval Archaeology; Society of Museum Archaeologists; Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology; Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies; Subject Committee for Archaeology
The Robert Kiln Trust, The Society of Antiquaries of London, The British Museum, English Heritage, Historic Scotland, Cadw
The British Archaeological Awards is a registered charity number 296919.
| Chair: | Dr Mike Heyworth MBE |
| Honorary Secretary: | Dr Ellen McAdam |
| Treasurer: | Gill Andrews |
| Other trustees: | Christopher Catling, Brian Davison, Peter Hinton, John Lewis, Paul Stamper |
| Administrator: | Sarah Howell |
This web site is hosted by the Council for British Archaeology. Last updated: 1 November 2011 by Seren Langley.