This award honors an individual that has made outstanding contributions that relate directly to Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Only nominations from ESA Branches are accepted for the Award for Excellence in IPM. A nominee must be an ESA member who has made outstanding contributions to IPM. Special consideration shall be given to independence of thought and originality. A recipient of a widely recognized scientific award will not be eligible for this award unless the accomplishment cited as the basis for nomination represents new work. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible for future nominations. Nominators must provide the candidate's CV which includes the candidate's Background Information, Research, Teaching Section, Extension/Outreach Section, and Service information. Up to three letters of recommendation must also be submitted. Please visit the award's website for more information.