The Ian and Tim Kenyon Memorial Award is intended to be awarded to Ontario non professional archaeologists who have made an exceptional contribution to the development of Ontario archaeology, and who has earned acclaim for excellence and achievement. Next to the J. Norman Emerson Award for lifetime achievement, it is the highest recognition that 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.