Rhys Jones Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Australian Archaeology
The Rhys Jones Medal is the highest award offered by the Australian Archaeological Association. It was established in honour of Rhys Jones (1941-2001) to mark his enormous contribution to the development and promotion of archaeology in Australia. The Medal is presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to the field.
| Year | Awardee |
| 2018 | Harry Allen |
| 2017 | Sean Ulm |
| 2016 | Jo McDonald and Paul Taçon |
| 2015 | David Frankel |
| 2014 | Peter Veth |
| 2013 | Richard Wright |
| 2012 | Mike Morwood |
| 2011 | Sue O’Connor |
| 2010 | Iain Davidson |
| 2009 | Harry Lourandos |
| 2008 | Not Awarded |
| 2007 | Jeremy Green |
| 2006 | Mike Smith |
| 2005 | Sharon Sullivan |
| 2004 | John Mulvaney |
| 2003 | Isabel McBryde |
| 2002 | Rhys Maengwyn Jones |