These six awards are given to one graduate student from each ESA Branch to promote interest in entomology at the graduate level and to stimulate interest in attending the ESA Annual Meeting. Students members are eligible to compete for this award in one Branch only. Each award consists of an all-expenses-paid trip to the meeting, a $100 cash prize, and a certificate. Expenses paid include reimbursed airfare, free hotel arrangements, free meeting registration, and a per diem allowance. These annual awards are presented during the ESA Annual Meeting. Each ESA Branch has its own selection criteria for these awards. Please inquire directly with the respective Branch Award requirements. ESA Branches are only allowed to nominate. In order to win at the ESA national level; you must win at the branch level first.