The purpose of this award is to honor the role of entomological education as a basis for the entire discipline by recognizing the most outstanding educator of the year. The nominee must be a current teacher at the community college or university level, and must have excelled through innovations in developing new courses, programs, and teaching methods. Only nominations from ESA Branches are accepted for the ESA Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching. Nominators must include the candidate's CV with their Background Information, Teaching, and Service information. Up to two letters of nomination or recommendation from professional colleagues, former students, or current students (not more than one from each) are required. Please visit the award's website for more information.