Association of Moving Image Archivists - Awards

Awards

AMIA Awards recognize outstanding professional achievement in and contributions to the field of moving image archiving.

• The Silver Light Award recognizes outstanding achievement over the course of an archivist's career.
• The William S. O'Farrell Volunteer Award recognizes significant contributions to AMIA and to the field through their work as a volunteer.
• The Alan Stark Award honors individuals who have made a significant contribution through their efforts on a special project or in project management that contributes to, and supports, the work of moving image archives and/or the operations of AMIA.
• The Close-Up Award recognizes the contributions of individuals who demonstrate deep commitment to the work of the moving image archives profession and archival collections, and who do not typically receive public recognition.
• The Carolyn Hauer International Fund exists to enable archivists from the developing world to take part in AMIA's activities, and in particular to attend the conference.
• The James A. Lindner Prize recognizes, encourages and financially assists researchers of merit who offer the greatest potential to further the technology needs of moving image archivists and AV preservation. The Prize is given in conjunction with two other international organizations - IASA and SEAPAVAA, the Southeast Asia-Pacific Audio Visual Archives Association .