The J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award Subcommittee
of the Society of American Archivists is asking you to submit a nomination for
the 2021 J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award.
https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-jameson
Established in 1989, this award honors an individual, institution, or
organization that promotes greater public awareness, appreciation, or support
of archival activities or programs. The individual’s or institution’s
contributions may take the form of advocacy, publicity, legislation, financial
support, or a similar action that fosters archival work or raises public
consciousness of the importance of archival work. Contributions should have
broad, long-term impact at the regional level or beyond.
Eligibility: Nominees must be from outside the archives profession.
Individuals directly involved in archival work, either as paid or volunteer
staff, or institutions or organizations directly responsible for an archival
program are not eligible for this award.
Nominations should be sent through the online submission system by February
28, 2021 at https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45853-Society-Of-American-Archivists.
Recent Winners Include:
2020: Brad Pomerance, CJ Eastman AND Council of Independent Colleges’
Humanities Research for the Public Good Program
2019: Tempestt Hazel AND The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson and Nikki
Silva)
2018: Yvonne Lewis Holley AND Brad Meltzer
2017: Environmental Data & Governance Initiative (EDGI)
2016: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ron Chernow
2015: Adrena Ifill Blagburn
2014: LGBT Center of Central PA History Project AND National History Day
2013: AARP Virginia and Dr. Warren Stewart
2012: Eve Kahn, Bebe Miller, Phillip Stewart
2011: “Who Do You Think You Are?” (NBC)
2010: The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
2009: Ross King (Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board)
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