WSWS Fellow
Fellows of the Society
are members who have given meritorious service in Weed
Science, nominated by their peers, and are elected by
the Executive Committee.
Outstanding Weed
Scientist
This award recognizes
outstanding achievements in weed science from
individuals in both the public and private sectors.
Principle criteria for this award includes innovative or
unique approaches that result in learning, ability to
clearly communicate ideas, motivation of the intended
audience, demonstrate excellence and creativity in
research accomplishments, applying results to solve
problems in weed science, the impact on weed management
practices and principals of weed science, and
recognition of accomplishments by peers and intended
audiences.
Outstanding Weed
Scientist - Early Career
This award is to be given
to members in the private and public sectors with no
more than 10 years after completion of their terminal
degree. This award recognizes outstanding achievements
in weed science early in the individual career with the
same criteria as the outstanding weed scientist above.
Weed Manager
This award recognizes
outstanding and sustained contributions in support of
weed science activities. This award is intended for
those paid by taxpayers and are working in the public
sector, such as employees of state departments of
agriculture, weed boards, public land managers, and
vegetation management personnel. The nominee must have
been involved in the WSWS and weed science for at least
five years at the time of nomination.
Professional Staff
This award recognizes
outstanding and sustained contributions in support of
weed science activities. Nominees will be restricted to
individuals that work under the direction of university,
federal, or industry scientists. These individuals may
have titles such as researcher, research associate,
technician, support scientist, or specialist. The
nominee must have been involved in the WSWS and weed
science research, extension, or resident education for
at least five years at the time of nomination.
Honorary Member
Honorary members are
individuals whose activities have been largely from
outside the WSWS and who have significantly contributed
to the field of weed science. They are elected by
two-thirds majority of the Executive Committee.
Presidential Award
of Merit
This award is conferred
upon a member of the Society who has demonstrated
distinguished service.
Student Contest
The student paper and
poster contests awards are generally presented at the Thursday morning
business meeting during the annual meeting. In addition,
undergraduate poster participants are also encouraged to
attend and present their research projects.
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