Nominations require a letter of recommendation that clearly details the achievements of the nominee as well as a rationale for their selection. When possible, the nominee's curriculum vitae should also be included. The winner will be announced in the AN and recognized at the AAA annual meeting. Nominators should provide five copies of their nomination postmarked no later than September 1st of the year that the award is offered. Nominations should not be submitted before July 1st of those years during which the award is offered.
Queries are welcome anytime.
Please note that current awards are announced in the ALLA column published in the Anthropology Newsletter. The Lifetime Achievement Award is offered once every two years.