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Local Society Lifetime Achievement Award

Archaeological Institute of America

Deadline: December 1, 2026

Dedicated members who provide years of service in multiple capacities at the Local Society level are the backbone of the AIA Societies. These hardworking members serve as officers and are involved in every aspect of their Society, donating an incredible amount of time and expertise to keep their Societies vibrant. This award recognizes these important contributions made at the local level; invaluable because without viable Local Societies, much of the AIA’s mission (such as our outreach to the public) would not be possible. This award is open to any AIA member of a Local Society who is nominated by their Society.

Prior to 2026, this award was called the Foot Soldier.

Nomination Process

Nominations in the form of a letter detailing the nominee’s qualification can be sent to societies@archaeological.org.

Recipients

2026

Jeremy Rossiter, Edmonton Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2025

Christine Lehmann, Valparaiso Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2023

William L. (Bill) Willis, Central Texas (Austin) Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2022

Melva Price, Jacksonville Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2021

Paul Zimmerman, New York Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2020

Peter Krentz, Central Carolinas Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2019

Nancy Winter, Santa Barbara Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2018

Lucinda Conger, Washington DC Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2017

Jesse & Naomi Taub, Long Island Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2016

Heather Loube, AIA Ottawa Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2015

Helen Brown, AIA Niagara Peninsula Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2014

Connie Rodriguez, AIA New Orleans Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2013

Meg Morden, AIA Toronto Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2012

Seymour Bandes, AIA Long Island Society, and Alison Futrell, AIA Tucson Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2011

Hélène Case, AIA Rochester Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

2010

Fred Truckenbrodt, AIA Niagara Peninsula Society

Foot Soldier Award Winner

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