The Stewards of Heritage Award is presented to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to aid archaeological preservation, further research, educate or otherwise promote public awareness of Florida archaeology. Awards are presented every other year

2022 Award Winner

Representative Glenda Simmons-Jenkins

In recognition of her efforts to help locate and document African-American heritage in northeast Florida and her work as a mentor to the preservation community.

Previous Award Winners

2022

Friends of Fish Island

In recognition of this group’s extraordinary efforts to permanently preserve Fish Island’s natural and cultural resources.

Chris Nolan

In recognition of the many hours she has volunteered to document and record historic cemeteries throughout the state of Florida.

Lynn Kelley and Ann Broadwell, Florida Department of Transportation, District 4

In recognition of their work to preserve North Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and to work with the local community in the care of its cultural resources.

2018

Lonnie Mann

In recognition of his long support of archaeology in the Tallahassee area and his advocacy for state legislation to protect archaeological sites.

Joshua Frank

In recognition of reporting the discovery of human remains at the Manasota Key Offshore site

2016

Laura Kammerer

In recognition of Laura’s long-term preservation efforts for the people of Florida, and her decades of public service for both the improvement of cultural resource management and public archaeology.

Janet Cornelius

In recognition her volunteerism as she has aided the preservation of Florida's cultural heritage through her many years of work for the Florida Museum of Natural History and her involvement with the larger archaeological community.

Harry Koran and Ken Pachulski

In recognition of their long-term preservation efforts for the people of Florida, and their service in assisting Weedon Island in the recovery, excavation, and preservation of the Shoreline Canoe.

City of St. Augustine

In recognition of their continuing efforts in preserving and promoting archaeological resources and public service for both the improvement of cultural resource management and public archaeology. The City Commission’s efforts this year to pass a resolution against the proposed citizen’s archaeology permit program, HB803 and SB1054 were unprecedented actions aiding to assist Florida Archaeology statewide.

Cardno

In recognition of Cardno’s long time support of the Stewards of Heritage Awards, sponsorship of the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Symposium, and promoting the rich heritage of Florida for the people of Florida generations to come.

2014

National Guard Family Foundation

Recognition long-term preservation efforts and care of graves of our honored veterans by cleaning up and restoration of the heavily damaged African-American cemetery in St. Augustine.

Southwest Florida Water Management District

Recognition of long-term preservation efforts to the restoration of the Chassahowitzka Headspring in Citrus County, Florida

West Coast Inland Navigation District

Recognition of long-term preservation efforts and 20-year initiative to stabilize the Snake Island Site for continued recreational use and protection and maintenance of the sites along the Intracoastal Waterway.