English Heritage Award for the Presentation of Heritage Research
Current Archaeology is extremely pleased to announce that the English Heritage Presentation of Archaeological Heritage Research Awards will be joining us this year as part of the Archaeology 2010 conference at the British Museum, February 26-28, 2010.
This competition is designed to highlight the fascinating research being done in the heritage sector.
We aim to bring it out of monographs and specialist journals and to the attention of the wider public, whose understanding and support are crucial to the preservation of our heritage. Anyone who works, or has participated in, research on British and Irish archaeology, historic buildings and heritage conservation is encouraged to enter the competition.
Three prizes are offered: an open first prize of £1,500, a runner-up prize of £500, and an under-30 prize of £500. Entrants should send in a completed entry form including a summary of their proposed presentation, not to exceed 750 words (up to two figures may also be included), to arrive no later than 15 November 2009.
Short-listed entrants will be informed by 20 December 2009. Each finalist will then give a 20-minute presentation on Friday 26 February 2010 at the British Museum as part of Archaeology 2010. Finalists will be judged on the quality and interest of their research, and of their presentations, as decided by a panel of judges and the audience.
The competition will run all day on Friday 26 February as part of the Archaeology 2010 conference. There will be a reception on Friday evening, and the winner will be announced during the Current Archaeology Awards on Saturday evening, 27 February 2010.
• Anyone who has purchased a ticket to the conference will be able to attend, but must make a reservation when registering for the General Admission ticket. Tickets are not yet on sale–stay tuned!
• It is possible to attend the APHR lectures without purchasing a ticket for the full Archaeology 2010 conference. However, reservations are needed, which will be made on a first-come, first-served basis and can be obtained by calling 020 8819 5580 or emailing Lisa@archaeology.co.uk.
We look forward to a fantastic competition this year!
Criteria and Competition Details
• Entries are due by 15 November 2009.
• Entry forms are available from www.english-heritage.org.uk, or by e-mailing sebastian.payne@english-heritage.org.uk or by writing to Sebastian Payne, English Heritage, 1 Waterhouse Square, 138-142 Holborn, London EC1N 2ST.
• Presentations should be centred on a research question, and include the evidence and chain or argument that led to research findings, placing the question and findings in a wider context, as appropriate.
• Research should have been completed in the past three years, and the entrant either should have carried out the work, or have been substantially involved in it.
• Non-UK nationals are eligible as long as the topic is research carried out in Britain or Ireland (including the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands).
• There is a possibility that the winner will have the opportunity to present their work on Sunday, 28 February 2010, as part of the general sessions of Archaeology 2010.
• Entrants under 30 should give their date of birth on the entry form if they wish to be considered for an award in the Under-30 category. All Under-30s will also be considered for the open award.
• Sponsors reserve the right to record presentations and make them available through websites and other media.
• Finalists will be given a complimentary ticket.
• The right to not award a prize is reserved if the judges feel there is no entry of sufficient merit, or that the work presented breaches accepted professional ethical standards.
• The decisions of the judges will be final.
If any further information or clarification is needed, please email Sebastian Payne at sebastian.payne@english-heritage.org.uk or telephone 0207 973 3321.
Category: Grants & Awards
