2024 Festival of Archaeology Competition

The 2024 Festival of Archaeology photography competition 

‘Archaeology enables us to connect to the world around us.  Archaeology helps us question what it means to be human by exploring the traces people leave behind.’ 

2024 Festival of Archaeology Photography Competition Winners

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Festival of Archaeology Photography Competition! This year, we asked participants to capture the essence of community in archaeology through their photos, and the results were truly remarkable. Our panel of judges, including CBA President Raksha Dave and professional photographer Adam Shaw, have carefully selected the top images.

Over 18 Category Winner:

Chris Conway – Idyllic Guided Walk
This photograph beautifully captures people engaging with the landscape, with great use of light and an outdoor setting that highlights community interaction.

Special Mentions:

• Emily Peacock – Community of Cartifacts
  This unique image shows a community's presence without featuring people, representing future archaeology.

• Sarah Sutton – Hands on a Mammoth Tooth
  A captivating image showing a young person engaging hands-on with archaeology.

Under 18 Category Winner:

Elsie – A First Excavation – Them Bones
This image captures the excitement and wonder of a first-ever dig, reflecting the joy of discovery.

Thank You to All Participants

We received an incredible range of submissions this year, and we want to thank everyone who participated. Your images truly reflect the power of community in archaeology. 

Stay tuned for more updates, and congratulations to our winners!

Special Thanks to Our Judges:
Raksha Dave, Adam Shaw, and the CBA Youth Advisory Board for their careful deliberation and dedication.

For more information or to get involved in future competitions, visit our Festival of Archaeology page.