Announcements
Spring is just around the corner, and that means it's time again for AWA Elections! The positions of President, Treasurer, and Director at-Large are up for a new 2-year term, 2026–2028. Please review the 2026 AWA Elections Packet for more information on the benefits of serving on the AWA Board of Directors and the responsibilities of each role.
We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to nominate for candidacy! 

Those interested in running for a Board of Directors position can fill out a self-nomination form with the following details:
Full Name, Email, Desired Position, Short Bio (150–200 words), Brief Statement of Intent (150–200 words).

Nominations will be accepted until February 27, 2026.
An online ballot with the nominated candidates up for election will be emailed to current members on March 6, 2026.
Votes will be accepted until March 13, 2026.
Election results will be announced via email on March 20, 2026 
and celebrated in person at the AWA Annual General Meeting at NWAC March 25–28, 2026!

All candidates must be current members of AWA in good standing. Please reach out to [email protected] for any questions on your membership status/standing, or the nomination/election process. 
Renew or join as a new member here: https://www.archaeologyinwashington.com/join-awa.html 

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About AWA

Founded in 1981, the Association for Washington Archaeology is a non-profit organization committed to the protection of archaeological and historical resources in the State of Washington. Our membership consists mainly of professional archaeologists, although it is open to anyone with an interest in learning about and protecting the past.

​Membership in AWA costs a small fee, which is used to support AWA resources such as events, sponsorships, publications, and grants.  Examples of AWA events include educational public lectures and exhibitions as well as social gatherings for members.  AWA publications include a list of professional archaeological consultants working in Washington, a quarterly newsletter, and Archaeology in Washington an occasional peer-reviewed journal of research papers and field reports.  Our grants have funded conference travel and research for many students and professionals working toward the study of Washington State's cultural heritage.

Bylaws

View the AWA Bylaws for more information about the organization.

Support AWA

There are several ways to contribute to AWA.  Follow the links below to become an AWA member, make a donation to AWA, or shop with Amazon Smile* to help fund our work!

Join AWA

DONATE TO AWA

AWA's Mission

• Encourage the appreciation, protection, and preservation of the archaeological resources of Washington State.
• Promote public education, research, and interpretation of the archaeological resources of Washington State.
• Promote, publish, and disseminate scientific research on the archaeological resources of Washington State.

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Board of Directors

​President:  Jason Cooper
Vice President:  Sierra Harding
​Secretary:  Anna Coon
Treasurer:  Chris Lockwood
Directors-at-Large:  Jerry Ek, Reuben Rail, Jacob Wilmoth
Student Director-at-Large:  Lizzie Wessels, Mollie Stewart

Newsletter Editor:  Leah Koch-Michael
Journal Editors:  Adam Rorabaugh and Alexandra Peck 
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Government Affairs Network of State Representative:
​​Margaret Berger

Contact AWA

President's Email Address:  [email protected]
Vice President's Email Address:  [email protected]
Treasurer's Email Address:  [email protected]
Membership Email Address:  [email protected]
Newsletter Submission:  [email protected]
E-Mail Distribution:  [email protected]
​AIW Journal:  [email protected]
Grants:  [email protected]

Mailing Address:
Association for Washington Archaeology
c/o Curator of Archaeology 
Burke Museum 
University of Washington Box 353010
Seattle, WA  98195-3010
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*Please consider electronic payment and communication before sending snail mail to the PO Box, as we can only get to UW to check the Box every other month, or so. Thank you!