The ESA Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management honors an individual that has made outstanding contributions that relate directly to Integrated Pest Management (IPM). A nominee must have 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 Background Information Section, Research Section, Teaching Section, Extension or Outreach Section, and Service. Up to three letters of recommendation must be submitted. Three of the most relevant reprints must also be submitted. Nominees or candidates will be judged by the Judging Panel based on their research and overall Impact of Research Findings on IPM. Please visit the award's website or contact the Entomological Society of America for more information.