This award honors a student transition or early professional working within the field of entomology who has demonstrated excellence, leadership, and creativity in extension, outreach and public engagement.

The recipient will receive complimentary registration to the EB-ESA Annual Meeting, a $500 check, and an award certificate. The Eastern Branch Award Committee Chair will notify all candidates and their nominators with the results of their nomination approximately two months after the nomination submission deadline.

This award recognizes an Eastern Branch member who has made outstanding contributions in Integrated Pest Management.  The winner of this award will be recognized at the Eastern Branch Annual Meeting and will be submitted to the ESA Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management as the Branch nominee for that same year. The Eastern Branch committee chair will notify all candidates and their nominators with the results of their nomination approximately two months after the nomination submission deadline.