Fieldwork and Recording Awards

To promote good archaeological recording practice in Industrial Archaeology

This award is given to a submitted industrial archaeological project involving a substantial element of site recording in the field, together with supporting research. The Award is open to all – amateur and professional, individuals and groups. The Main Award is split into two categories. The first category for entries from individuals or groups paid for the work they have done and the second category for research undertaken on a voluntary basis. There is also a Student Award made to any fieldwork based dissertation or report with a substantial industrial archaeology element whether it be analysis of a single site or process or an assessment of industrial remains in the wider landscape. The winners are invited to attend the annual conference to present their work and will each receive a cheque, certificate and advice, if required, on how to publish their research. (see also the Dissertation Prize).

Fieldwork and Recording Awards

• The work does not have to conform to any given format or length but should contain elements of recording of industrial sites/practices and an interpretation of any findings.
• It can be either published or unpublished. But all entries should be bound and where possible A4/American Letter size.
• All entries must be received by 31 March in order that judging by the three judges may be completed as soon as possible.
• Winners will be notified in August. Prizes will be presented at the annual conference.
• One aim of the award scheme is to encourage the deposition of fieldwork in the National Archives where it is available for public consultation.

Marks are awarded for:

• Research Strategy [10]
• Documentary Research [15]
• Fieldwork [20]
• Analysis & Interpretation [30]
• Presentation [15]
• Advancement of the Subject [10]

For a copy of the rules and an entry form for this Award please click here.

AIA Awards rules

AIA Awards entry form

These forms are in pdf format. A free Adobe pdf reader can be downloaded here.

Entry forms are also available from and should be returned to:
AIA Liaison Office, The Ironbridge Institute, Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DX, UK
email: aia-enquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk