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
- NCB Award of Excellence in Integrated Pest Management: Christian Krupke
- NCB Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension: Zsofia Szendrei
- NCB Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching: Bryan Bishop
Early Career Professional Awards
- NCB Excellence in Early Career Research: Hannah Quellhorst
- NCB Excellence in Early Career Education and Engagement Award: Max Helmberger
Student Awards
- NCB John Henry Comstock Award: Jacquiline Maille, Kansas State University
- NCB Graduate Student Scholarship: Arnol Gomez, Ohio State University
Honorary Awards
- NCB Award of Merit: Therese Poland
North Central Branch Award Nominations are open October 10 through December 15 annually
Professional Awards
Branch Contact: Adrian Pekarcik
- Award of Excellence in Integrated Pest Management
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching
- Legacy Contribution Award