Each year, the Governor's Archaeology Advisory Commission recognizes individuals and/or programs that have contributed time and energy to promoting the protection and preservation of, and education about, Arizona's non-renewable archaeological resources. These awards can include the following categories of individuals or organizations that are worthy of recognition for their public service/educational endeavors: 1) professional archaeologists, 2) avocational archaeologists, 3) Site Stewards, 4) Tribes, 5) Private, non-profit entities, 6) government agencies, 7) Tribe, 8) Private or Industrial Development, and 9) Special or Lifetime Achievement.

If you know of someone that deserves special recognition for their efforts in Arizona archaeology, please complete the nomination form found at https://azpreservation.com/awards.html. Deadline for Nominations is April 15, 2014. Any questions or to submit forms, please feel free to contact Kris Dobschuetz at kd2@azstateparks.gov or 602-542-7141.

The awards will be presented at the 2014 Historic Preservation Conference in Rio Rico on Friday, June 13, 2014.