Eastern Branch Awards

Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners!
We congratulate this year’s Branch Award recipients for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our community. We also extend our sincere thanks to the committee members and reviewers who generously volunteer their time to ensure we continue to recognize and celebrate excellence across our branch.

Professional Awards

  • EB Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension: Thomas Mather
  • EB Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching: Angela Mech
  • EB Herb T. Streu Meritorious Service Award: Brenna Traver
  • EB L.O. Howard Award: Scott Salom

Early Career Professional Award

  • EB ECP Research Award: Ethan Tolman

Student Awards

  • EB Asa Fitch Memorial Graduate Student Award: Mia Esoldo
  • EB John Henry Comstock Award: Leonardo Salgado

Eastern Branch Award Nominations will be open 
October 10 through December 15 annually

Professional Awards
Branch Contact: Karly Regan

Early Career Professional Awards
Branch Contact: Karly Regan

Student Awards
Branch Contact: Jae Kerstetter 

Discontinued Awards

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