AACAI Prizes and Awards
AACAI is committed to encouraging professionalism and excellence in archaeological consultancy. To this end, AACAI established The Laila Haglund Prize for Excellence in Consultancy in 2001 to recognise outstanding contribution to consultancy in Australia. The prize of $500 is awarded for the paper presented at the AAA Annual Conference that makes the best contribution to consultancy in Australia. The decision is made by members of the AACAI National Executive Committee who attend the Conference, and will be handed out at the Conference Dinner.
For more information about the AACAI Laila Haglund Prize, click here
The AACAI Student Support Fund was established in 2010 to provide financial assistance to Honours and coursework Masters students engaged in research that directly contributes to consulting archaeological practice. Since then we have distributed $74,200 to 41 recipients (approximately $1,800 per person).
AACAI provides a seed fund each year, with the remainder being generously donated by archaeological consultants. The Fund is managed by a subcommittee of the Association with applications assessed in a regulated process. They are awarded close to the start of the academic year.
Students are able to spend the money in the way that they decide is appropriate, either to support research costs or to assist with living expenses. No receipting of expenses is required; however, the recipient is requested to acknowledge AACAI (and the donor in cases where they have contributed an entire award) in their thesis and any published material resulting from the research. Publication of an abstract in the AACAI journal is also requested, along with a blog post.
For information on how to apply for the current AACAI Student Support Fund, click here
Life membership is granted to AACAI members who are distinguished individuals recognised for their life-long contributions to the Association. They are nominated by current members and recognised by the AACAI National Executive Committee.
The inaugural Life Membership of AACAI was awarded to one of its founding members, Dr. Laila B. Haglund at the University of Queensland in 2009. Since then, ten other AACAI members have also been awarded Life Membership.