Rhys Jones Medal
Australian Archaeological Association Awards
Rhys Jones Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Australian Archaeology
The Rhys Jones Medal is the highest award offered by the Australian Archaeological Association. It was established in honour of Rhys Jones (1941-2001) to mark his enormous contribution to the development and promotion of archaeology in Australia. The Medal is presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to the field. |
| Year | Awardee |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Harry Lourandos |
| 2008 | not awarded |
| 2007 | Jeremy Green |
| 2006 | Mike Smith |
| 2005 | Sharon Sullivan |
| 2004 | John Mulvaney |
| 2003 | Isabel McBryde |
| 2002 | Rhys Maengwyn Jones |
Call for Nominations
Nominations are called for the Rhys Jones Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Australian Archaeology. The Rhys Jones Medal is the highest award offered by the Australian Archaeological Association. It was established in honour of Rhys Jones (1941-2001) to mark his enormous contribution to the development and promotion of archaeology in Australia. The Medal is presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to the field.
Nominations should consist of a one-page supporting statement outlining the nominee's archaeological career and how this work has benefited Australian archaeology. Note that nominees do not need to be a member of the Association; be an Australian citizen; or work exclusively in Australia or on Australian material.
All nominations will be considered by the Executive of the Australian Archaeological Association with advice as appropriate from senior members of the discipline. The decision of the Executive is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Nominations should be received no later than 12 September 2010 by the President, Australian Archaeological Association at the address below.
The recipient will be announced at the Australian Archaeological Association Annual Conference.
Send nominations to:
President
Australian Archaeological Association Inc.
Aboriginal Environments Research Centre
University of Queensland
PO Box 6114
ST LUCIA QLD 4072