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2021 David A. Fredrickson Lifetime Achievement Award
Kent Lightfoot
Department of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley
The Lifetime Achievement Award is given for cumulative contributions to California archaeology that have spanned a lifetime and are therefore reserved for the elder members of our profession.
Kent Lightfoot
Department of Anthropology, UC Berkely
Nomination Instructions
Describe the individual’s career accomplishments, personal and professional highlights, scope of influence, and other achievements. Please submit your nomination to President Michelle Cross at gro.emohacsnull@ellehcim.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 15 of each year.
Past Award Recipients:
2020 – Julia Bendímez | 2006 – Michael A. Glassow 2005 – L. Mark Raab 2004 – Lowell John Bean 2003 – William (Bill) Olsen 2002 – Robert L. Edwards 2001 – Jerald J. Johnson 2000 – Thomas Blackburn 1999 – Makoto Kowta 1998 – Jay von Werlhof 1997 – Vera Mae Fredrickson 1996 – Claude Warren 1995 – Francis Riddell | 1994 – Roberta Greenwood 1993 – David Frederickson 1992 – D. L. True 1991 – Lawrence Dawson 1990 – James A. Bennyhoff 1989 – Bert A. Gerow 1988 – Phil C. Orr 1986 – Albert Elsasser 1985 – Franklin Fenenga 1984 – Paul Ezell 1983 – William J. Wallace 1982 – Emma Lou Davis |
Martin A. Baumhoff Special Achievement Award
2021 – No Nomination
This award is given for a distinct, noteworthy effort, or for cumulative efforts on special topics such as specialized analyses or publication. It has traditionally been announced as a surprise at the Awards Dinner.
Describe the individual’s career accomplishments, personal and professional highlights, scope of influence, and other achievements. Please submit your nomination to President Michelle Cross at gro.emohacsnull@ellehcim.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 15 of each year.
Past Award Recipients:
2020 – Californian State Parks | 2004 – Michael Moratto/Joseph Chartkoff 2003 – Thomas N. Layton 2002 – Michael A. Glassow 2001 – Glenn Farris 2000 – Richard E. Hughes – Randy Milliken 1998 – Sylvia Vane 1997 – Mark Sutton 1996 – Malcolm Margolin, News from Native California 1995 – Coyote Press: Gary S. Breschini and Trudy Haversat 1994 – Roy Salls 1993 – Phil Wilke 1992 – Jonathan O. Davis 1991 – W.I. Follett 1990 – Lavinia C. Knight |
2021 Mark Raymond Harrington Award for Conservation Archaeology
Mark G. Hylkema
California State Parks
This award recognizes contributions to site preservation, public archaeology, etc. It has traditionally been announced as a surprise at the Banquet. Past Award Recipients:
Nomination Instructions
Describe the individual’s career accomplishments, personal and professional highlights, scope of influence, and other achievements. Please submit your nomination to President Michelle Cross at gro.emohacsnull@ellehcim.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 15 of each year.
Past Award Recipients:
| 2020 No Nomination 2019 – Richard A. Gould 2018 – Daniel F. McCarthy 2017 – Gary Breschini & Trudy Haversat 2016 – Amy Gilreath 2015 – Dr. Patricia C. Martz 2014 – Jerry Hopkins 2013 – Dan L. Mosier 2012 – Greg Greenway 2011 – Adrian Pratezellis 2010 – Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 2009 – Beth and Chris Padon 2008 – Janine McFarland 2007 – The Eleven Autonomous Bands of the Pit River Tribe 2006 – California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection 2005 – Julia Bendímez Patterson 2004 – Carolyn Shepherd 2003 – Beth and Chris Padon 2002 – John R. Johnson 2001 – Paul Chace 2000 – Mary Maniery | 1999 – Valerie Levulett 1998 – Russ Kaldenberg 1997 – Chester King 1996 – John W. Foster 1995 – Thomas N. Layton 1994 – William Olsen 1993 – Paul Shumacher 1992 – Breck Parkman 1991 – Charles Rozaire 1990 – Lester A. Ross 1989 – San Diego County Archaeological Society 1988 – David A. Fredrickson 1987 – Ronald V. May 1986 – M. J. Moratto and W. Seidel 1985 – Don S. Miller 1983 – Thomas F. King 1982 – Jay Von Werlhof 1981 – Frank Latta 1980 – Pacific Coast Archaeological Society 1979 – Fritz Riddell |
2021 Helen C. Smith Award for Individual or Society Avocationalist Achievement
Mary and Martín Jespersen
California Site Stewards
This is decided upon from applications made by members at large by the Avocational Society Representative and a panel of reviewers for achievements made over the preceding year. There is a $200 cash award from the SCA that goes with this.
Nomination Instructions
Describe the individual’s career accomplishments, personal and professional highlights, scope of influence, and other achievements. Please submit your nomination to President Michelle Cross at gro.emohacsnull@ellehcim.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 15 of each year.
Past Award Recipients:
| 2020 – No Nomination 2019 – Astrid and Samuel Webb 2018 – Los Padres National Forest Partners in Preservation 2017 – Paul Peterson 2016 – No nomination 2015 – Gary A. Garrett 2014 – Jon Harman 2013 – Chinese Historical and Cultural Project of Santa Clara County, Inc. 2011 – Pacific Coast Archaeological Society 2009 – Nevada Rock Art Foundation 2008 – Colorado Desert District Archaeological Site Stewardship Program 2007 – Santa Clara County Archaeological Society 2006 – Ventura County Archaeological Society 2005 – San Diego Archaeological Center |
2004 – Colorado Desert Archaeological Society 2003 – Pacific Coast Archaeological Society 2002 – Kern County Archaeological Society 2001 – Coastal Marine Archaeological Resources 2000 – Luther and Betsy Bertrando, San Luis Obispo County Archaeological Society 1999– Sacramento Archaeological Society 1998 – Archaeological Survey Association of Southern California 1997 – Fort Guijarros Museum Foundation 1996 – Friends of Sierra Rockart 1995 – Santa Cruz Archaeological Society 1994 – San Diego Archaeological Society 1993 – Fresno Archaeological Society |
2021 The SCA Award for Excellence in Cultural Resources Management
Clayton Lebow
Applied EarthWorks, Inc.
The SCA Award for Excellence in Cultural Resources Management is given to an individual who shows outstanding leadership in the field of cultural resources management.
Nomination Instructions
Describe the individual’s career accomplishments, personal and professional highlights, scope of influence, and other achievements. Please submit your nomination to President Michelle Cross at gro.emohacsnull@ellehcim.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 15 of each year.
Past Award Recipients:
| 2020 – Patti Garcia 2019 – Elaine Sundahl 2018 – Randall Dean 2017 – No Award 2016– Susan Goldberg 2015 – Tina Biorn 2014 – Marie Cottrell 2013 – Randy S. Wiberg 2012 – Michael P. Sampson 2011 – Janet Eidsness 2010 – Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Inc. 2009 – Duane Christian 2008 – Trish Fernandez 2007 – Information Centers of the California Historical Resource Inventory System | 2006 – Stan Berryman 2004 – C. William Clewlow, Jr. 2003 – Adrian Praetzellis 2002 – Dwight Dutschke and Hans Kreutzberg 2001 – David Whitley 2000 – Michael J. Moratto 1999 – Brian Byrd 1998 – Thomas F. King2004 – C. William Clewlow, Jr. 2003 – Adrian Praetzellis 2002 – Dwight Dutschke and Hans Kreutzberg 2001 – David Whitley 2000 – Michael J. Moratto 1999 – Brian Byrd 1998 – Thomas F. King |
2021 California Indian Heritage Preservation Award
Nick Tipon & the Sacred Sites Protection Committee of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
The Society for California Archaeology is honored to formally recognize contributions made by California Indians to the preservation of their cultural heritage. The desire to preserve the heritage of this state is something that California Indians and archaeologists have in common.
We know that many generations of California Indians have struggled for cultural survival and autonomy. Through this struggle, they have persevered, and in doing so, have given us a greater understanding of their culture and history. Their perseverance has also led to the current blossoming of California Indian heritage. Recognizing that any one individual or group may have participated in many different ways, some examples of the kind of contributions this award is meant to honor including the following:
- Maintaining traditional ways and knowledge
- Creating cultural centers, demonstration sites, and workshops
- Publishing, and otherwise documenting traditional stories, songs, and history
- Educating archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians, thereby building bridges of understanding between the academic and traditional worlds
- Participating in legal contexts to safeguard the respect of their ancestors, achieve federal recognition of their tribes, or otherwise taking part at state and national levels for the well-being of their communities
- Improving the social, economic, and cultural well-being of their communities
The SCA California Indian Heritage Preservation Award was created to honor California Indians who have contributed to one or more of these important accomplishments. It is with sincere appreciation and respect that we offer this award each year from the year 2000 onward.
A nominee for this award:
- Need not be a member of the Society for California Archaeology.
- Must be nominated by a member of the Society for California Archaeology. Nonmembers may request a member to submit a nomination on their behalf.
- Must be a California Indian who has contributed to the preservation of his or her culture in a substantial way either through cumulative contributions or one exceptional contribution.
This award is most similar to the Society for California Archaeology’s most prestigious award, the Lifetime Achievement Award. It is most often given for cumulative contributions (by an individual or group) that have spanned a lifetime and therefore tends to be reserved for elder candidates. It may, however, be given to more junior candidates for outstanding onetime contributions. The goal of the award is to recognize one outstanding individual or group. However, occasionally more than one award may be given. It is also possible to give the award to individuals or groups from the past.
The individual or group recipient of the California Indian Heritage Preservation Award is notified well ahead of time so that they and their supporters can plan to attend the banquet. They are identified during the meeting with a special ribbon on their name tag, are provided accommodation and travel by the SCA, and are hosted to the banquet.
Nomination Instructions
Describe the individual’s career accomplishments, personal and professional highlights, scope of influence, and other achievements. Please submit your nomination to President Michelle Cross at gro.emohacsnull@ellehcim.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 15 of each year.
Past Award Recipients:
| 2020 – No Nomination 2019 – Valentin Lopez 2018 – Bill Madrigal, Sr. 2018 – Reba Fuller 2016 – Ernest and June Siva 2015 – Robert B. Burns 2014 – LeiLyn Odom 2013 – Linda Yamane 2012 – Gregg Castro 2011 – Northwest Indian Cemetery Protective Association 2010 – Cindi Alvitre 2009 – Jay Johnson | 2008 – Charlie Cooke 2007 – Dwight Dutschke 2006 – Julia Parker 2005 – Patrick Orozco 2004 – Carmen Lucas 2003 – Larry Myers 2002 – Preston Jefferson Arrow-weed 2001 – Otis Parrish 2000 – Katherine Siva Saubel |
2021 Golden Shovel Award
Neil Rhodes
Applied Earth Works
Recipient of the 2021 Golden Shovel Award
The Golden Shovel Award is a special presidential commendation given to a longstanding member of the society who has made contributions through continued efforts in field or lab work. Many other awards are given for publications or other academic or professional achievements. The Golden Shovel Award is for the sometimes unsung (although many are often the grist of campfire legends) heroes of the trenches and the benches who ensure the recovery of the essential data that support our discipline.
Nomination Instructions
Describe the individual’s career accomplishments, personal and professional highlights, scope of influence, and other achievements. Please submit your nomination to President Michelle Cross at gro.emohacsnull@nonnahs.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 1 of each year.
Award Recipients:
2021 – David Glover
2019 – Charolotte A. Smith
2018 – Marc D. Linder
2017 – Maureen Carpenter
2016 – Douglas McIntosh
2015 – Edward Mike
2014 – Jerry Doty
2013 – David Makar
2012 – Michael “Bucky” Buxton
2011 – Bill Stillman
2021 Outstanding Student Paper Award & Poster Awards Pending
PENDING
Giving a paper or poster at the SCAs? Don’t miss the opportunity to win money, prestige, a banquet ticket, and more! Submit your paper or poster by February 15, 2021, to the SCA Student Paper Competition. Papers should be submitted as e-mail attachments to the SCA Business Office at gro.emohacsnull@eciffo. Please indicate “Student Paper Competition” in the e-mail subject line. Also please include the name of a faculty advisor in the email. Submission guidelines may be found here. Poster submissions should include all relevant files in full layout.
Award Recipients:
2020 – Kyle Palazzolo
2019 – Noel Jones
2018 – Noel Jones and Katherine Jorgensen
2017 – Nichole Fournier
2016 – Lisa Bright
2015– (No Award Given)
2014 – Samuel J. Williams
2013 – Mikael Fauvelle
2012 – Kristina Gill
2011 – Karen Gardner
2010 – Joe Griffin
2009 – Jarrod “X” Kellogg
2008 – Melanie Beasley
2007 – Tsim D. Schneider and Adrian R. Whitaker
2006 – Victoria Stosel
2005 – Shannon Tushingham
2004 – Clarus J. Backes, Jr.
2002 – Nathan Stevens
2001 – Alexander DeGeorgey
Austin Dietrich and Enkhbayar Oyuntsetseg
California State University, Chico
Recipients of the 2020 Outstanding Poster Award
Giving a paper or poster at the SCAs? Don’t miss the opportunity to win money, prestige, a banquet ticket, and more! Submit your paper or poster by February 15, 2021, to the SCA Student Paper Competition. Papers should be submitted as e-mail attachments to the SCA Business Office at gro.emohacsnull@eciffo. Please indicate “Student Paper Competition” in the e-mail subject line. Also please include the name of a faculty advisor in the email. Submission guidelines may be found here. Poster submissions should include all relevant files in full layout
2021 President's Award
The President’s Award is given for above and beyond service to the SCA and California archaeology in general.
Maggie Trumbly, PG&E
Recipient of the 2021 Presidents Award
Award Recipients:
2021 – Alex DeGeorgey, Michael Newland, Natalie Brodie, and the Institute of Canine Forensics
2020 – Dorthea (Dotty) Theodoratus
2019 – Helen McCarthy
2018 – Denise Wills
2015 – Patricia Mikkelsen
2014 – Tom Origer and C. Kristina Roper
2012 – Shelly Davis-King
2021 James A. Bennyhoff Award
Erica J. Bradley
Great Basin Paleoindian Research Unit, Department of Anthropology, University of Nevada, Reno
For information on the award and the list of recipients, please see the James A. Bennyhoff Memorial Fund Award page.
Few Paleoindian occupations in the Great Basin have absolute age determinations because most are open-air, near-surface manifestations with poor preservation. This complication has led to a perception that the Paleoindian Period is a relatively stagnant cultural unit. Considering that Paleoindians experienced some of the most dramatic environmental changes in the human history of North America, the Pleistocene-to-Holocene transition was likely a dynamic cultural period and we should expect to see changes in land use and technology of corresponding magnitude. It may be possible to overcome the challenges of working with a predominantly surface record using a combination of established approaches: for example using projectile point types to date sites via seriation, using obsidian hydration to independently test the relative ages of sites, and comparing diachronic toolstone conveyance patterns. I will apply these methods to assemblages from Hawksy Walksy Valley, a small pluvial lake basin in the northwestern Great Basin.
The call for proposals for this project goes out each year in October.
2021 Charles E. Rozaire Award for Student Research in California Archaeology
Alec Apodaca
University of California, Berkeley
Stewardship practices are important components of the foodways of Indigenous people, yet how these practices developed throughout California over time remain poorly understood.
The proposed research investigates the relationship between stewardship and foodways during the Late Holocene in the Monterey Bay region using small-scale fieldwork and legacy collections from the Elkhorn Slough watershed – the largest estuary in the region. The project will emphasize environmental archaeological data using integrative and low-impact collaborative fieldwork to evaluate changes in stewardship practices and foodways as a response to sociocultural and climatic changes, particularly during the Medieval Climatic Anomaly (900-1300 CE) and the Little Ice Age (1350-1850 CE). Learning more about Indigenous stewardship practices in the past is highly relevant to the contemporary ecological restoration and cultural revitalization goals of Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and the Amah Mutsun Land Trust. It also contributes to ongoing debates regarding the extent, scale, and timing of intensive hunting-gathering-fishing practices related to niche construction and coastal landscape management in California.
The call for proposals for this project goes out each year in October.
2021 SCA Orphaned Archaeological Collections Professional Services and Curation Project 2021
Photo courtesy of Tyler Molter
Tyler R. Molter
University of Nevada, Reno
Project Summary
The primary objective of the proposed project is to organize shell midden materials from sites excavated on Santa Rosa Island nearly 25 years ago and obtain faunal data from these collections as a central component of my MA thesis research. A total of seven column samples were excavated from the large coastal settlement sites CA-SRI-130 (2), CA-SRI-131 (1), and CA-SRI-436 (4) in 1996 by Douglas Kennett, who was then a graduate student at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). Dr. Kennett has published chronological and stable oxygen isotopic data obtained from site materials (Kennett 1998, 2005), but the midden has only been partially sorted and the faunal data from these sites has not been published. These collections have since been transferred to Dr. Christopher Jazwa, now at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Dr. Jazwa is my MA advisor and was Dr. Kennett’s PhD student at Pennsylvania State University. These collections are especially valuable because excavation opportunities are limited within the Channel Islands National Park (CHIS), particularly at previously excavated sites. All three sites are large, primary settlement sites (Kennett 2005) that have strong potential to provide information about settlement patterns on the south side of Santa Rosa Island, the focus of my MA research, and will augment data from other sites excavated more recently (Jazwa et al. 2016b). Furthermore, as a part of this project, I will prepare the collections for accessioning at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (SBMNH), where all collections from Channel Islands National Park are stored in perpetuity. Furthermore, this project will have an important education component, as I will work with UNR undergraduate volunteers and paid workers throughout this project. I request funding for lab supplies including bags, hourly wages for student workers, and costs for transportation of the processed collections to SBMNH.
The call for proposals for this project goes out each year in October.