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). Only nominations from ESA Branches are accepted for the Award for Excellence in IPM. Each Branch is limited to one nomination per year. 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 a CV which includes the Background Information Section, Research Section, Teaching Section, Extension or Outreach Section, and Service. A letter of nomination and up to three letters of recommendation are required. Three of the most relevant reprints must also be submitted in PDF format or preferably a link to the three most relevant reprints. Please visit the award's website or contact the Entomological Society of America for more information.