David A. Fredrickson Lifetime Achievement Award
Julia Bendímez
Recipient of the 2020 David A. Fredrickson Lifetime Achievement Award
The David A. Fredrickson 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. Although once awarded as a surprise, the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award is now notified well ahead of time so that they and their supporters can plan to attend the Annual Meeting Awards Dinner. The recipient is identified during the Annual Meeting with a special ribbon on his or her name tag and is hosted, along with family members, at the awards dinner.
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 michelle@nullscahome.org.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 15, 2020.
Past Award Recipients:
| 2019 – Jula Costello 2018 – Randy Milliken 2017 – Shelly Davis-King 2016 – Terry L. Jones 2015 – Michael J. Moratto 2014 – Susan M. Hector 2013 – Glenn J. Farris 2012 – Andrew Yatsko III 2011 – Joseph Chartkoff 2010 – Ken Wilson 2009 – Russell L. Kaldenberg 2008 – Eric Ritter 2007 – Keith L. Johnson | 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
Publications in Cultural Heritage, California Department of Parks and Recreation
Recipient of the 2020 Martin A. Baumhoff Special Achievement Award
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 michelle@nullscahome.org.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 15, 2020
Past Award Recipients:
| 2019 – Lynn H. Gamble 2018 – Mark W. Allen 2017 – Jon Erlandson 2016 – Jeanne Arnold 2015 – William R. Hildebrandt 2014 – Victor Golla 2013 – Dwight D. Simons 2012 – Randy T. Milliken, Al Schwitalla, and Pacific Legacy 2011 – Don Laylander 2010 – Kent Lightfoot and Otis Parrish 2009 – Greg White 2008 – Terry Jones and Kathryn Klar 2007 – Robert L. Bettinger 2006 – Jack Meyer and Jeff Rosenthal 2005 – Irving Friedman and Robert L. Smith | 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 |
Mark Raymond Harrington Award for Conservation Archaeology
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 michelle@nullscahome.org.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 15, 2020
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 |
Helen C. Smith Award for Individual or Society Avocationalist Achievement
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 michelle@nullscahome.org.
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 |
The SCA Award for Excellence in Cultural Resources Management
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. Nominations are made to the Thomas F. King Award Committee and the award is presented at the Awards 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 michelle@nullscahome.org.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 15, 2020
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 |
California Indian Heritage Preservation Award
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 michelle@nullscahome.org.
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 |
Golden Shovel Award
David Glover
Recipient of the 2020 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 michelle@nullscahome.org.
The deadline for the submission of nominations is November 1, 2020.
Award Recipients:
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
Outstanding Student Paper Presented at the Annual Meeting
Kyle Palazzolo
California State University, Chico
Recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Student Paper 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 January 15, 2019, to the SCA Student Paper Competition. Papers should be submitted as e-mail attachments to the SCA Business Office (Email the SCA). 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:
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
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 January 15, 2021, to the SCA Student Paper Competition. Papers should be submitted as e-mail attachments to the SCA Business Office (Email the SCA). 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.
President’s Awards
The President’s Award is given for above and beyond service to the SCA and California archaeology in general.
Alex DeGeorgey, Michael Newland, Natalie Brodie, and the Institute of Canine Forensics
Recipient of the 2020 Presidents Award
Award Recipients:
2020 – Dorthea (Dotty) Theodoratus
2019 – Helen McCarthy
2018 – Denise Wills
2015 – Patricia Mikkelsen
2014 – Tom Origer and C. Kristina Roper
2012 – Shelly Davis-King
James A. Bennyhoff Award
For information on the award and the list of recipients, please see the James A. Bennyhoff Memorial Fund Award page.
Charles E. Rozaire Award for Student Research in California Archaeology
Jessica Morales
Recipient of the 2020 Roziare Award