The Franz Boas Award for Exemplary Service to Anthropology, formerly the Distinguished Service Award, was established in 1976. This award is presented annually by the Association to its' members whose careers demonstrate extraordinary achievements that have well served the anthropological profession. The Franz Boas Award recognizes Association members who have made exceptional contributions to anthropology with respect to the increase and dissemination of humanistic and scientific knowledge and/or service to the profession. Service to the Association is commonly recognized, as are outstanding applications of anthropological knowledge to improving the human condition. Great teachers of anthropology at all levels have received this award. The awardees are recommended by the Awards Committee and chosen by the Executive Board at its spring meeting. The awardees are then celebrated at the AAA Annual Meeting.
Read About Past Boas Award Recipients.
The nominee's accomplishments should be contextualized and put into perspective. Depending upon the award in question, one may want to address the following types of questions:
Please note that nominees are considered for three years. Those not chosen in the first year will be considered for two more years. If a nominator would like to include multiple nomination letters from colleagues, please email those letters to the nominator to upload all of letters into the same application.
Submission Deadline: March 15
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