Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to the Society of Southwest Archivists (SSA) or to the wider archival profession? If so, you can nominate them for SSA’s Distinguished Service Award (DSA)!  First awarded in 1977, the DSA is a wonderful way to honor colleagues, and it has been generously sponsored by Hollinger Metal Edge since 1996. The recipient is selected by the Executive Board based on the recommendations of the DSA Committee. You can find a list of past recipients on the SSA website. 

To nominate someone, please submit a letter covering the nominee’s contributions to SSA and the profession. Letters of support are recommended to strengthen the nomination. Please send nominations to the chair of the Distinguished Service Award Committee (ipp@southwestarchivists.org) by February 13th, 2026. 

The recipient of the Distinguished Service Award will be revealed at the Business Meeting held at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The DSA Committee looks forward to receiving your nomination packages. Let’s celebrate our colleagues!