The Honors and Awards Committee seeks nominations to serve on the G. Ernest Wright Book Award sub-committee. ASOR invites nominations, including self-nominations, from ASOR members who are interested in being considered by the committee for these openings. Committee members will serve a three-year term with the possibility of two consecutive terms. Nominees must fill out the online form by January 30, 2026. The Honors and Awards Committee takes responsibility for determining the awardees for the three book awards, the field archaeology award, the “best poster” and “best student paper” awards, and the multiple membership service awards that ASOR gives annually; conducting the awards ceremony during the Members’ Meeting at the ASOR Annual Meeting; and discussing and advising the ASOR Board of Trustees about ASOR’s awards, including recommending to the Board the creation of new awards as deemed appropriate.

Three candidates are sought for the G. Ernest Wright Award sub-committee. This award is given to the author/editor of the most substantial volume(s) dealing with archaeological material, excavation reports and material culture from the ancient Near East and Eastern Mediterranean. This work must be the result of original research published within the past two years. (One award is given annually.) Candidates may also serve on the Joy Ungerleider Poster or Student Paper Award sub-committees.

In order to receive full consideration by the committee the online form must be submitted by noon EST on January 30, 2026. For questions and concerns, please contact Moni Islam (info@asor.org).