1. Outstanding Student
   This award is presented to a worthy student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in biology or entomology and who is conducting research in the field of entomology or utilizing insects in biological research (i.e. aquatic insects as indicators of pollution). The recipient of the award must be able to attend the annual meeting and give a presentation on their work.
   
    
2. Young Entomologist
   This award is for a young person or student who has shown a great interest in entomology through activities such as maintaining an insect collection, conducting a 4-H, Scouts, or other group project in entomology, assisting a park, school, or science fair with entomological displays, or has been involved in other insect related activities. An undergraduate college student who is a natural or environmental science major and who has shown a great interest in entomology by joining or establishing an entomology club or by assisting with a professor's research or by working as an intern in an entomology related field may also be eligible. The intern or college student must show an interest above and beyond their normal expected work and convey an interest in pursuing full time work as an entomologist or a biologist with aquatic entomology or water pollution biology emphasis.
   
    
3. Outstanding Amateur
   This award is for an adult layperson who holds no formal training or schooling in entomology or a related biological science and who has developed a great interest in entomology or who has demonstrated entomological expertise. The person should also be able to demonstrate that they are participating in activities dealing with or related to entomology (such as training children and/or adults about insects as the head of a Scout, 4-H, or other group or club, by photographing or collecting insects, or by volunteering at an entomological museum. This award is intended for an individual who has studied entomology on their own or under the guidance of a scientist but who has never never received formal schooling as a biology or entomology major in college. This person should not have been employed as an entomologist or related biological scientist.
   
    

Nominations for awards should be made to the ESP Awards Committee for consideration at least two weeks prior to the annual meeting so as to allow time for a review of the candidate. A thorough explanation should also be supplied explaining why the nominee is the best candidate for the award.

Correspondence to the Awards Committee can be sent via email:
Jane Earle, ESP Awards Chairwoman
email: JaneEarle7 at msn.com