Fellows of the Entomological Society of America

The designation of ESA Fellow recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to entomology. They need not be members of the Society. Up to 10 designations may be made annually. Fellows receive gratis registration to the ESA Annual Meeting in the year the title is bestowed, at which time they are presented with an inscribed plaque.

Eligibility

Nominees must have made outstanding contributions in one or more of the following areas of entomology: 

1. Research

2. Teaching, by motivating and influencing students and developing innovative teaching aides

3. Extension, in teaching outside of the traditional classroom setting

4. Administration, including significant contributions to entomology

List of ESA Fellows

Please click here to see a list of those entomologists who have received the title of ESA Fellow.

Electronic Submission Requirements

All nomination packages must be submitted electronically according to the following specifications (paper nominations will not be accepted):

Page Limits

• The entire nomination package must not exceed 20 pages total. This includes letters of nomination or recommendation and publication lists.

• Letters of nomination and recommendation must be included in the electronic package. Printed letters sent in lieu of electronic versions will not be accepted.

File Specifications

• Only the following file formats will be accepted: PDF (Adobe Portable Document Format), RTF (Rich Text Format), TIF graphic files, or JPG graphic files. Files created on either PC or MAC platforms will be accepted. Please make sure scanned images can be clearly read on a computer screen.

• Font size for text may not be smaller than 10 point.

• A nomination package may contain no more than 6 separate files, and the size of each file must not exceed 3 MB.

Submission Methods

Nomination packages may be submitted by either of two methods:

• PREFERRED METHOD: Submit online via the Nomination Submission Website. This method eliminates problems associated with e-mailing large files. Nominators are strongly encouraged to use this method.
  OR

• E-mail the nomination package as attached files to the awards administrator. In the submission e-mail, please include the title of the award in the subject of the e-mail. In the body of the e-mail, provide the name of the nominee, the nominator's contact information, and a list of the attached files.

Nomination Requirements

Each regular ESA member may nominate one candidate per year. The nomination package must include:

1. Name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of nominee

2. A one-page letter stating the basis of nomination

3. Letters from 3-5 individuals endorsing the candidate

4. Summary of personal accomplishments, including memberships, awards, honors, and service to ESA or other societies

5. Academic record (degrees received, dates, and institutions only)

6. Professional positions (descriptions of positions held, employers and years only)

7. Descriptions of professional accomplishments in the area(s) to be considered for the designation of Fellow, including accomplishments in:

   1. Research, including the significance of nominee's research

   2. Teaching

   3. Extension

   4. Administration, including significant contributions to entomology

8. List of publications by area of specialization (e.g., teaching, research, extension, administration, and service). An abbreviated list or summary is also acceptable.

9. Summary of the nominee's service activities, including service to the science of entomology indicating relevance to the profession of entomology

10. List of nomination supporters, including their contact information

Deadline

Nomination packages must be received by ESA headquarters by March 15.

Renomination

Any candidate nominated, but not selected, may be renominated no more than two times within the two-year period after his/her initial submission. Nomination packages will be retained for two years by the awards administrator. Nominators must send a letter of renomination to the awards administrator by the nomination deadline above. Previously submitted documentation will be used for the evaluation process unless the nominator submits new or updated documents. The renomination e-mail must contain this additional documentation. New or updated documents must follow the electronic submission requirements noted above.

Notification

All candidates and their nominators will be notified of the results after the ESA Governing Board holds its summer meeting.

For questions about Fellows nominations, please click here.