Honoring lifetime contributions toward the goals of the Society. Winners receive an invitation to address the Society at its annual meeting, and are featured in our online and print content.

Awarded annually for the most distinguished book-length publication written in English. Winners receive a $500 award, recognition at our annual meeting, and will be featured in our online and print content.

Awarded annually for the most distinguished article-length publication written in English. Winners receive a $500 award, recognition at our annual meeting, and will be featured in our online and print content.

The Frederick R. Selch Award, named for an important collector of American musical instruments and second president of AMIS, honors the best student paper presented at an annual meeting of the Society. Winners receive a prize of $250 and are featured in our online and print content.