Each year the Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (ART) presents five awards during New York Archives Week. The awards celebrate distinguished work and lasting achievements in our profession. We invite members to submit nominations for worthy colleagues, archival organizations, and innovative projects in the following categories:

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF ARCHIVES

Recognizes an individual or organization for notable contributions to archival records or archives programs through political, financial or moral support.

INNOVATIVE USE OF ARCHIVES

Recognizes an individual or organization for use of archival material in a meaningful and creative way, making a significant contribution to a community or body of people, and demonstrating the relevance of archival materials to its subject.

ARCHIVAL ACHIEVEMENT

Recognizes an individual or archival program that has made an outstanding contribution to the archival profession, or a notable achievement of value to the archives community, its patrons or constituents. 

AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE OF ARCHIVES

Recognizes and celebrates an individual or organization who utilizes primary source materials to create engaging and informative learning experiences for diverse audiences.

ART VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Recognizes an individual who has made a remarkable contribution to the Archivists Round Table.

Submission Guidelines:

• Nominees must be an ART member or operate within the New York metropolitan area.

• Explain why this individual or organization deserves to be recognized with this award.

• Provide links that illustrate or highlight the work and contributions of your nominee (if applicable).

DEADLINE: Please send nominations through this Google Form by Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM (ET)

Awards will be presented at this year's New York Archives Week Symposium, taking place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Gotham Center for New York City History.

Please send any questions regarding the Awards Ceremony to president@nycarchivists.org.