The purpose of the ACE Professional Award is to recognize superior contributions of an ACE in the field of structural pest management. Nominees are required to be current Associate Certified Entomologists and to have been ACE certified for a minimum of three consecutive years from the date of application submission. Nominees or candidates will be judged based on their industry participation, essay, and mentorship. Applicants must submit a Nomination Letter including the name of nominee; current position or title of nominee; and brief explanation of how the nominee excelled in contributions in the field of structural pest management. If available, information on participation in state trade organizations or other recognized entomology/pest control related groups; offices held in state or regional pest management associations; and pest management meetings attended may also be included. Any candidate nominated, but not selected, may be renominated no more than two times within the two-year period after their initial submission. Please visit the award's website or contact the Entomological Society of America for more information.