Sharman Award - Conference Bursary

The Sharman Award was established in 2000 to assist members of more than one year standing with their professional development by offering travel, accommodation and registration assistance to attend the ASA annual conference. The aim of the award is to support those to attend the conference who would otherwise be unable to attend due to costs.

The Sharman Award is named in honour of the late Robert Charles (Bob) Sharman, colleague, foundation member and long serving supporter of the Society, in recognition of his significant contribution to the Australian Society of Archivists and the archival cause in Australia. An obituary commemorating his extraordinary career and commitment to both the Australian archival and library professions, detailing his life and achievements is available in Archives & Manuscripts Vol.46(3) 2018.

Applications

All applicants must address the following issues, which will be taken into consideration by the Sharman Award Committee in their deliberations:

• Organisational affiliation or employment status - e.g. volunteer or student; full-time paid employee; or self-employed.

• Position held within an organisation; major functions or duties.

• Length of membership.

• Details of attendance at any previous conferences.

• The benefits expected from attendance at the conference.

• Relevant professional activities or professional contributions over the previous two years.

• Availability of professional development opportunities in the applicant's local area.

Eligibility

• Any current personal financial member of the ASA of one or more years standing may apply. Representatives of corporate members are not eligible for the award.

• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other financial support to attend the conference, whether from an employer or external source.

• Applicants must be able to attend the entire conference and must agree to submit a report for publication in the newsletter.

• A member is not eligible to receive the award more than once.

Selection Committee

The Selection Committee consists of the Treasurer and a Councillor to represent the small archives sector, and an Accredited Professional member from a remote location who is not on Council.