APS regularly honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the science of plant pathology. These awards are given annually and presented at the APS Annual Meeting. APS Members are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the various APS Awards and nominate someone whom you feel deserves special recognition. ​

Nominations for the 2021 awards is closed. ​

View Award Guidelines and Nomination Instructions​​​

• A​ward nominations for the following year are due on or before​ December 1. ​​
• All nominees will be notified of the results in March. 
  
• A​​wardees will be recognized and celebrated during the APS Annual Meeting. ​​
  

Please contact Linda Schmitt at APS with further questions. ​

​Nominated Awards​​

• Award of Distinction
• Fellow
  
• Excellence in Extension Award
• Excellence in Industry Award​
  
• Excellence in International Service Award​
  
• Excellence in Regulatory Affairs and Crop Security Award
  
• Excellence in Teaching Award
  
• Lee M. Hutchins Award​
  
• Noel T. Keen Award (next award presented in 2022)​
  
• Ruth Allen Award
  
• Syngenta Award​
  
• William Boright Hewitt and Maybelle Ellen Ball Hewitt Award
  

​Society Awards

• Distinguished ​Service Award​​​​
  
• APS Outstanding Volunt​eer Award​
• Friend of APS Recognition​

Award Descriptions

• Nominated Awards, Society Awards, Sponsored Awards