George Fischer Student Travel Award
The George Fischer Student Travel Award provides support in the sum of $1,000.00 (USD) for international students currently studying maritime archaeology to attend and present a paper at the annual Society for Historical and Underwater Archaeology conference. George Fischer, a founding member of the ACUA, long supported and advocated for student participation in the annual conference not only for the experience and fostering an exchange of ideas, but the opportunity to meet other students and professionals outside of their home countries. This award, in honor of George, supports the professional development of students embarking on their nascent careers. This in turn furthers the overall mission of the ACUA to foster the growth and development of underwater and maritime archaeology throughout our watery world. Meet past winners and find out more about them. For more information about qualifying, applying, deadlines, and submitting for the student travel award. please download the ACUA George Fischer Student Travel Award guidelines.
ACUA & RECON Offshore Student Travel Award
The ACUA is excited to join efforts with RECON Offshore, a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) providing cultural resources solutions in maritime archaeology. The ACUA & RECON Offshore Student Travel Award provides support in the amount of $1,000 (USD) to a student currently studying maritime archaeology or a related field who is presenting a paper or poster on an underwater or maritime archaeology topic at the annual Society for Historical and Underwater Archaeology conference. The goal of this travel award is to increase student participation, encourage involvement, and provide an opportunity for networking at the meetings. For more information about qualifying, applying, and submitting for this award, please download the ACUA & RECON Offshore Student Travel Award guidelines.
Certificate of Distinguished Achievement
The dedicated work of groups who have tirelessly worked to protect and preserve maritime cultural heritage often goes unrecognized or is overlooked by a broader audience. To acknowledge and honor such organizations, agencies, or institutions, the ACUA is initiating an award to celebrate and commend these exemplars by presenting a Certificate of Distinguished Achievement to recognize the lasting value of this work in maritime archaeology. The award will be given on an intermittent basis to honor an organization or group with a mission for a project or trajectory of sustained excellence in the field of maritime/underwater/nautical archaeology. Success of these organizations most often is the result of shared vision and teamwork; therefore, the award is not intended for any individual. Watch for the next call for nominations.