The application period for NEA's 2026 Richard L. Haas Records Management Award is now open!

[Jessica Condlin]

Hello Everyone,

**Apologies for cross-posting**

New England Archivists is pleased to announce that the Richard L. Haas Records Management Award Committee welcomes applications!

The Richard L. Haas Records Management Award is given annually in support of a project that promotes increased cooperation, understanding, and knowledge between the archival and records management professions. This award honors Richard L. Haas who held records management positions at Wright State University, University of Cincinnati, and Harvard University.

The recipient of the award will receive up to $1,000. Upon completion of the proposed activity, the recipient will submit a report on the project to the NEA Newsletter and/or will present at the next annual NEA Spring Meeting.

Eligibility:
This award is open to individual members and non-members alike. Applicants must be practitioners, educators, or students in the areas of records management or archives in New England, but the award is not limited to members of NEA. Applications submitted by collaborating individuals are welcome. Institutions are not eligible to apply.
Individuals may not apply with the goal of furthering an institution or corporation.

For further details and application information please visit the NEA Haas Award page.

The deadline to apply is February 15, 2026.

Sincerely,
The Richard L. Haas Records Management Award Committee
Brantley Palmer (Chair), Franklin Pierce University
Jennifer Williams, Emerson College
Liz Francis, MIT