Provided by Entomological Society of America (Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Section)
Annual award recognizing a single published work judged to be significant and outstanding in insect systematics, morphology, or evolution. The award includes a plaque and a cash award (amount varies based on endowment interest). Nominations are submitted electronically and evaluated by a committee; the author(s) are presented the award at the SysEB Section Meeting during the ESA Annual Meeting.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
June 1, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
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At least one author of the nominated work must be an ESA member of the SysEB Section
Nomination must be based on a single published work by the nominee (either as sole or first-author)
Work must be significant and outstanding in insect systematics, morphology, or evolution
Work must have been published a minimum of two full years prior to the date of nomination
Work must have at least 15 citations
Lead author of the nominated work is based at a US, Canadian, or Mexican institution (one of two possible criteria)
OR the work is focused on Nearctic and/or Neotropical insects and allies (one of two possible criteria)
Nominations may be submitted by any member of the Society
Self-nominations are allowed; if self-nominated, include objective assessments from three individuals who are not authors of the work
Nomination package must be submitted electronically and must not exceed 20 pages; include required documents (letter of nomination, digital copy of the work, one-page assessments by specialists)
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