The Gerald O. Mott Award recognizes top-notch students pursuing advanced degrees in crop science disciplines. Departments select students based on academic achievements, research and teaching contributions, leadership accomplishments, service activities and personal qualifications. Candidates for this award must have completed at least one year of graduate work leading to a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in a field of emphasis within any crop science related discipline. Students must be enrolled in a U.S. college or university and are members of the Crop Science Society of America and/or American Society of Agronomy. Only one student per department will be recognized.