The Archaeological Society of Alberta (ASA) recognizes members who have made exceptional contributions to the society by awarding them the Distinguished Service Award.
The following criteria are used to assess nominations for this prestigious award:
- Candidate must be a member in good standing of the Society.
- Candidate must have made a distinguished record of service to the Society or to an Archaeological discipline as a member of the Society.
- The award will be made at the Annual General Meeting of the Society at the Banquet following the Meeting.
- The recipient will be given a suitably inscribed, framed, scroll certificate signed by the President and the Secretary.
The Award Committee shall be a standing Committee consisting of the President, the Past-President and the Executive-Secretary.
The Award Committee shall each year receive nominations for the Distinguished Service Award from the Executive of any Centre or from a member in good standing of the Society. Nominations must be signed by the Secretary of the Centre or three members in good standing. Nominations must be accompanied by a summary indicating the service qualifications of the nominee. The nomination should be received by the Award Committee by the end of the calendar year prior to the Annual General Meeting of the Archaeological Society of Alberta.
Click here for the ASA Distinguished Service Award Guidelines (PDF)
Click here for the ASA Distinguished Service Award Application (PDF)
| Year | Recipient | Nomination Form |
| 1991 | Lawrence Halmrast | |
| 1992 | Jeanne Cody | |
| 1993 | June and Jim Carpenter | |
| 1993 | Lou Bayrock | |
| 1994 | John Brumley | |
| 1996 | James Humphreys | |
| 1997 | John Dormaar | |
| 2004 | Morris Borroughs | |
| 2009 | Jim McMurchy | |
| 2013 | Janice Andreas | |
| 2016 | Joanne Braaten | |
| 2017 | George Chalut | |
| 2023 | Terry Gibson (awarded posthumously) |
Click here for the most recent recipient of the Distinguished Service Award (PDF)
Click here to read about the previous recipients of the Distinguished Service Award (PDF)
ASA Membership
Join our archaeology community by becoming a member and enjoy benefits such as discounted prices for events, workshops, and activities. You'll also receive a subscription to the Alberta Archaeological Review, which features the latest reports on archaeology in Alberta. By joining, you'll have the opportunity to run for board positions and support the vision and mission of the Archaeological Society of Alberta. Each Centre has its own unique benefits for members. Anyone with an interest in archaeology is welcome to join.
Get Involved
Did you know that Alberta has a rich history? People have been living in Alberta for about 13,000 years!
The Archaeological Society of Alberta Centres hosts a variety of engaging and interactive events that allow participants to connect with the archaeology of Alberta.
If you're interested in getting involved with the archaeological community and making a difference, consider volunteering on one of the Centres' boards. This will allow you to be a part of the decision-making process of the ASA.
Even getting a membership or liking us on Facebook can make an impact! If you have any ideas or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact the Provincial Coordinator to get involved.