Outstanding Plant Pathologist Award

This honor is granted to a member of the American Phytopathological Society-Southern Division in recognition of distinguished contributions to plant pathology. The contributions may be in research, teaching, extension, or any other aspect of plant pathology in either an academic or non-academic setting. The award will consist of a plaque and a monetary gift ($400).

Call for Nominations

The nomination must be accompanied by a statement - no longer than 3 to 4 pages, double-spaced - giving name, position, affiliation, and critique that includes the nature, scope and relevance of the contributions that qualify the nominee for consideration. A biographical sketch of the candidate not exceeding 1,000 words should accompany the nomination. The nominator should prepare and send the nomination statement and the biographical sketch as a single PDF file by e-mail to the Vice President of the Division.

Previous Award Winners

Year	Recipient	Institution
2013	Donald M. Ferrin, posthumous	Lousiana State University
2012	Dr. D. Michael Benson	North Carolina State University
2011	None
2010	Dr. Christopher A. Clark	Louisiana State University
2009	Dr. John R. Hartman	University of Kentucky
2008	Dr. Tim Brenneman	University of Georgia
2007	Dr. Richard Cartwright	University of Arkansas
2006	Dr. Melvin Newman	University of Tennessee
2005	Dr. S. Bruce Martin, Jr.	Clemson University
2004	Dr. Thomas A. Kucharek	University of Florida
2002	Dr. William C. Nesmith	University of Kentucky
2001	Dr. Sung M. Lim	University of Arkansas
2000	Dr. Donald R. Sumner	University of Georgia
1999	Dr. Richard A. Frederiksen	Texas A&M University
1998	Dr. Milton C. Rush	Louisiana State University
1997 (tie)	Dr. Robert E. Stall	University of Florida
1997 (tie)	Dr. Eldon I. Zehr	Clemson University
1996	Dr. Marvin K. Beute	North Carolina State University
1995	Dr. Robert D. Riggs	University of Arkansas
1994	Dr. Graydon C. Kingsland	Clemson University
1993	Dr. States McCarter	University of Georgia
1992	Dr. Elroy Curl	Auburn University
1991	Dr. Cedric Kuhn	University of Gerogia
1990	Dr. H. H. 'Bill' Luke	USDA/ARS, Gainesville, FL
1989	Dr. Derald Slack	University of Arkansas
1988	Dr. Robert Toler	Texas A&M University
1987	Dr. Homer Wells	USDA/ARS, Tifton GA
1985	Dr. Luther Baxter	Clemson University
1984	Dr. Robert Aycock	North Carolina State University
1983	Dr. Harry Wheeler	University of Kentucky
1982	Dr. E. S. Lutrell	University of Georgia
1980	Dr. Gustav M. Watkins	Texas A&M University
1979	Dr. Stephen Diachun	University of Kentucky
1978	Dr. Carlyle N. Clayton	North Carolina State University
1977	Dr. John L. Peeples	Mississippi State University

QUICK LINKS

Outstanding Plant Pathologist Award

Call for Nominations

Previous Award Winners

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Institution