The Awards will be held at the British Museum in November. © 24 Hour Museum

Every two years the British Archaeological Awards celebrate the best happenings in the world of archaeology over the past 24 months.

Entries are now being invited for the 2008 Awards, which are supported by a variety of sponsors.

Categories for nominations, to be received before May 31 2008, include:

Best Archaeological Project of the Year
Best Independent or Amateur Project of the Year
Archaeological Book(s) of the Year
Best Archaeological TV/Radio Programme of the Year
Archaeological Discovery of the Year
Archaeological Innovation of the Year
ICT Project of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
Young Archaeologist of the Year

Gold torcs from Snettisham, Norfolk, found in 1990 and dating to the Iron Age. © British Museum

The Awards will take place at the British Museum on Monday November 10 2008.

For more information and a downloadable entry form, see www.britarch.ac.uk/awards. Details are also available from Sarah Howell, c/o Robert Kiln Charitable Trust, 15a Bull Plain, Hertford, SG14 1DX; tel: 01992 554962, email: robertkilntrust@btconnect.com.