Awards
Friend of Archaeology
Award
The Nova Scotia Archaeology Society (NSAS) was formed
in 1987. It is our mandate to bring together individuals interested in the
study and promotion of archaeology, particularly as it relates to all
cultures of Nova Scotia; to disseminate knowledge and encourage the
exchange of information among professionals and amateurs alike; and to
promote the preservation and protection of archaeological sites and
resources throughout the Province. Each year, the NSAS recognizes an
individual who has made a significant contribution to archaeology in Nova
Scotia by naming a recipient of the Friend of Archaeology Award. The Friend
of Archaeology Award acknowledges individuals who encourage the
preservation of archaeological sites and the promotion of public awareness
of archaeology in the province of Nova Scotia.
- The award is to be presented at the NSAS Annual
General Meeting held on the fourth Tuesday of May.
- The award is open to any non-professional
archaeologist - non-professional being defined as an individual who
does not earn a living as an archaeologist.
- The award shall consist of a plaque and be
accompanied by a press release.
- Nominations for the award are to be submitted in
writing to the Board of Directors no later than February 28.
- Nominations may be made by any NSAS member in good
standing. This includes any member of the NSAS Board of Directors. If
a board member nominates an individual they must remove themselves
from the selection process.
- Nominations must be signed and include the
following information:
- why the person is deserving of this award,
- what contribution they have made to archaeology in
Nova Scotia,
- when this contribution was made, and
- the names of contact people to verify this
information.
- The Board of Directors will appoint a
sub-committee, consisting of one member of the Executive and two
Members-at-large, to study the nominations and select two nominees.
- The winner will be decided by a vote of the Board
of Directors with the President only voting in the case of a tie.
Nominations can be made by emailing a board member or
by mailing the society:
Nova Scotia Archaeology Society
P.O. Box 36090
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3S9
Past Recipients of the Friend of
Archaeology Award
2009 — Joanne and
David Shaw were presented with the 2009 Friend
of Archaeology award by President Darryl Kelman at their residence of Oakridge Farm in Poplar Grove, NS,
on August 18. This was in recognition of their stewardship of Acadian
archaeological sites found on their property and the generous access they
have provided to archaeology workers as well as Acadian visitors to the
area.
