For a programme of research advancing the knowledge and practice of archaeology in the UK.
Judges were looking for evidence of the following:
• Contribution to knowledge of the past in the UK by archaeological means
• Strong research focus
• Commitment to high archaeological standards and ethics as, for example, set out by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists in its various public documents
• Approaches designed to promote public education and benefit
• Demonstrated effective dissemination and presentation, including commitment to publication and archiving
• Originality of approach, methodology and/or presentation
See 2016 shortlist