The J. Norman Emerson Silver Medal is intended to be awarded on occasion
to an outstanding Ontario non-professional archaeologist whose work has been
consistently of the highest standard, who has made an exceptional contribution
to the development of Ontario archaeology and who has earned acclaim for
excellence and achievement. It is the highest honour the Society can bestow.1 The nominee must have been a member in good standing of the Ontario Archaeological Society throughout the period under consideration.
2 The nominee must have made a significant contribution to archaeology as suggested in the following guidelines:
- The nominee will have published work, preferably, but not restricted
to, Ontario Archaeology, Arch Notes and/or Chapter newsletters, and/or
- The nominee will have been active in chapter and/or Society executive or committee work, and/or
- The nominee will have made substantial contributions to the advancement
of the goals of the OAS through Public Education and/or community outreach
programs, and/or
- The nominee will have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of Ontario's archaeological record through active fieldwork, conservation and/or research of the highest caliber.
3 While it is intended that this award recognize the contributions of private scholar, professionals will be considered if it can be demonstrated that their contributions are clearly independent of professional requirements and capacities.
Closing date for written nominations is July 1 of the current calendar year.
Follow this link for a list of past recipients of the J. Norman Emerson Silver Medal.