Nominations are invited for the North Central Division Mid-Career Award to honor individuals for outstanding contributions in extension, research, teaching or industry. In general, mid-career is considered as 10–20 years post degree, but with exceptions possible at discretion of the review committee based on non-traditional career paths or other unique circumstances. The award can be for a single outstanding contribution or for significant notable contributions to plant pathology. Nominees must also be active members of the North Central Division.
The award shall consist of an appropriately lettered certificate, a $300 monetary award, and recognition at the North Central Division meeting. If possible, the awardee(s) should be present at the awards ceremony during the annual meeting to receive the award. Travel expenses will not be covered for the awardee to the meeting.
The following items are required for nomination: (1) a letter of nomination (maximum 2 pages) that describes the achievement(s) of the nominee; (2) a résumé for the nominee (maximum 2 pages); and (3) one letter of support that seconds the nomination.
The Award Committee typically consists of two former recipients of the Distinguished Service Award and one additional member from the NC region appointed by the institution hosting the Division meeting.
The entire nomination package should be submitted via email as a single PDF file and e-mailed to current Division President, Megan Kennelly, at
kennelly@ksu.edu by 5:00 p.m. on
Friday, May 17, 2024.
AWARDEES
2024 Upinder Gill
2023 Tamra Jackson-Ziems
