The deadline for NEA's three professional development awards has been extended to Monday, February 22nd!

Richard W. Hale, Jr. Professional Development Award

The Richard W. Hale Award is given annually by NEA to promote the professional development of archivists in the region. Individual members of NEA are invited to apply for the award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/awards/hale 

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to Jessica Sedgwick (jmsedg@gmail.com), Hale Award Committee Chair, by February 22, 2016.

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Richard L. Haas Records Management Award

The Richard L. Haas Records Management Award is given annually by NEA in support of a project that promotes increased cooperation, understanding, and knowledge between the archival and records management professions. Applicants need not be a member of NEA to receive this award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/awards/haas 

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to Silvia Mejia (silvia.mejia@gmail.com), Haas Award Committee Chair, by February 22, 2016.

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Audio/Visual Professional Development Award

The A/V Professional Development Award is given annually by NEA to promote the professional development of members in the areas of moving image, recorded sound, and time-based media. Individual members of NEA are invited to apply for the award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/av_award 

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to Erica Boudreau (ericacathryn@gmail.com), AV Professional Development Award Committee Chair, by February 22, 2016.