02-12-2025 15:14 via archaeology.co.uk

Archaeologist of the Year 2026 – Nominees

Below are the three individuals nominated for 2026’s ‘Archaeologist of the Year’, whose achievements reflect the diverse work taking place within our field.Voting is now open, and all the winners of the Current Archaeology Awards will be announced on 28th February 2026 as part of Current Archaeology Live! 2026. Click here to find out more about the event.Find out more about the awards here.
Sponsor of Archaeologist of the Year 2026Dr Jane Kershaw
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