Alfred Vincent Kidder Award for Eminence in the Field of American Archaeology

Established in 1950, the Alfred Vincent Kidder Award for Eminence in the Field of American Archaeology recognizes an outstanding archaeologist specializing in the archaeology of the Americas. The award honors exemplary contributions to the field and is presented every two years. The award has been given alternately to specialists in Mesoamerican archaeology and the archaeology of the Southwestern region — areas that were both central to the pioneering and exemplary work of A. V. Kidder. This prestigious award is presented by the American Anthropological Association but selected by the Archaeology Division of AAA through a specially selected Kidder Award Committee. Nominations are reviewed based on the qualifications and accomplishments of the nominee.