John H. Thweatt Archival Advancement Award |
The John H. Thweatt Archival Advancement Award recognizes achievement among archivists working in the state of Tennessee. The following are potential achievements that might be considered for nominations:
- Demonstrable contribution to archival theory or the development of new archival methods
- Service to the the profession through extraordinary committee or advocacy work
- Development of an archival program of such depth and scope as to warrant special recognition
The Thweatt Award is administered by the Awards Committee and presented at the Annual Meeting.
Eligibility
Nominees must be archivists or memory workers employed in archival repositories in the state of Tennessee.
Nominations
The Awards Committee accepts nominations from Society members in good standing. The deadline for nominations is at least four weeks prior to the Annual Meeting.
Winners
| Year | Recipient | Affiliation | Grand Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Joyce Rorabaugh | Cumberland County Archives & Family Heritage Center | East Tennessee |
| 2025 | Evelyn Keele | Jackson-Madison County Public Library |
West Tennessee |
| Jack Wood | Jackson-Madison County Public Library |
West Tennessee | |
| Tennessee Room | Jackson-Madison County Public Library |
West Tennessee | |
| 2024 | Sarah Calise | Vanderbilt University & Special Collections and University Archives | Middle Tennessee |
| Kyle Cook, Jenny Lane, and Jenny Ellis | Nashville Public Library | Middle Tennessee |
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| Judy Henley Phillips | Coffee and Franklin County Archives | Middle Tennessee |
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