To encourage the development of an emerging leader in state and territorial archives, the Victoria Irons Walch Emerging Leader Travel Stipend will provide one stipend (up to a maximum of $1,000) each year for an individual to attend the annual Council of State Archivists meeting. Eligible nominees are individuals who have worked in a state or territorial archives less than five (5) years AND have never attended a CoSA Annual Meeting.
$500 will be presented to the recipient when the award is announced; the remainder will be paid to the recipient upon satisfactory submission of receipts and completed reimbursement form.
**The recipient must attend the CoSA Work Session and Business Meeting in order to receive the full stipend.