Presented by the Register of Professional Archaeologists in recognition of a profound and meaningful contribution to the promotion of professionalism in archaeology. SOPA’s Distinguished Service Award was established in 1989 and first bestowed in 1990. Presented in recognition of the distinguished service of a Registered Professional Archaeologist to achieving the mission of the Register of Professional Archaeologists as evidenced by a single action or through a lifetime of elevated service. The AMDA instructors include Chris Espenshade, Dr. Terry Powis, Dr. Sheldon Skaggs, Dr. Doug Scott, Patrick Severts, and Garrett Silliman. The organization commits to maintaining all appropriate sanitary, health, and safety measures and encourage registrants to follow guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. About the CPE Program; Upcoming CPE Courses; Field School Certification. The RPA's "What's New at the Register?" Register of Professional Archaeologists411 East Northfield Drive, Box 9Brownsburg, IN 46112. Register of Professional Archaeologists411 East Northfield Drive, Box 9Brownsburg, IN 46112, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There could be one or more granted in a particular year, and in some cases the citation was for multiple individuals working together (like 1993’s ARPA law enforcement training instructors). Click here to log in to your account Quick Links. Contact Us OLLI About OLLI ... Now that you are in the course registration catalog, select "Select Term" and search for your desired course using the various filters. Archaeological Ethics; Like RPA on Facebook; My Profile; Login; What's New? Our mission is to establish and adhere to standards and ethics that represent and adapt to the dynamic field of archaeology and to provide a resource for entities who rely on professional archaeology services. Continuing Professional Education is the upgrading or acquisition of knowledge and skills in the accredited modalities that will aid the practitioner in providing the patient with a high standard of health care. Initial award presented in 2004. The intent was to recognize good works in teaching, research, preservation, public service, etc. Granted at-will by the incumbent president for various reasons relating to service to the organization or the professional and discipline of Archaeology. Return to our homepage. Registration. SOPA’s Special Achievement Award was also established in 1989 and first given out in 1990. Continuing Education Registration. Why Register? Initial award presented in 2005. How to Register; Process for Application Review; Registration FAQs; Apply Now; Resources and Programs. Archaeological Ethics Database; Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Certification. [As these honorees are to be maintained in the board book or directory, they are marked here with asterisk indicating “deceased” as appropriate]. Professionals in some fields must complete mandatory CPD requirements in order to maintain their registration. This award may be given to one or more individuals, one or more organizations, or a combination of individuals or organizations. Seiberling himself received the first award. The School of Professional Studies at the University of the Incarnate Word provides personal development and continuing education to students and the community with courses that can provide valuable career training, certifications and preparation for professional tests. The Register of Professional Archaeologists is a community of professional archaeologists. The SOPA Presidential Recognition Award was granted at-will by the incumbent president for various reasons related to distinguished service in the profession and discipline of Archaeology.