The purpose of this award is to encourage, recognize, and reward outstanding contributions to the ESA Certification Program and the professionalism of entomology. Nominees are required to be Board or Associate Certified Entomologists. Include the information on Professional activities (consulting, research, public service, teaching/training), Certification activities (BCE status, leadership roles, committee activities, other), and Other information (awards, honors, achievements, mentoring, publications, professional memberships, etc.) on the application.