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The Ecological Society of America is seeking nominations for the newly renamed “Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology” award (formerly the Diversity Award).  The award is in recognition of long-standing contributions of an individual towards increasing the diversity of future ecologists through mentoring, teaching, or outreach.  Beginning in 2013, the award will be presented at the Awards Ceremony during the opening scientific plenary of the ESA Annual Meeting, as well as celebrated at the Diversity Luncheon during the meeting. Nominations should be submitted, including a nominating letter and supporting documentation, by 15 February.
 
To submit a nomination, contact:
Julie Reynolds, Chair
ESA Diversity Award committee
julie.a.reynolds@duke.edu
 

Criteria for Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology Award:
The award recognizes outstanding contributions in one or more of the following areas:

• Demonstrated commitment to increasing the diversity of ecology students, professionals, and/or leaders. 
• Leadership or in the development of diversity-fostering or sustaining programs such as leadership training, research training programs, educational initiatives, travel awards, adult education, distance learning and virtual laboratories, or the development of ecology programs at nature centers, field stations, other non-formal education centers, and education programs for the general public.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring new young ecologists at the undergraduate and graduate level, particularly those who are from underrepresented or marginalized groups.
• Leading by example by overcoming barriers to research, education, or careers in ecology.

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ESA designates as Fellows of the Society certain members who have made outstanding contributions to a wide range of fields served by ESA. Such contributions include, but are not restricted to, those that advance or apply ecological knowledge in academics, government, non-profit organizations and the broader society.

The list of initial Fellows named in the start-up period includes those whose previous levels of recognition place them clearly among the members intended to be recognized by the program.

Nominations of an individual can be made by any three members of ESA (excluding members of the Fellows Selection Committee). A single individual can make at most two nominations each year. Nominations shall include curriculum vitae of at most four pages, one to three letters of recommendation, and a citation of at most 50 words proposed for use if the nominee is selected to be a fellow. View the criteria and procedures for nominating ESA Fellows here.

ESA particularly welcomes nominations that reflect the breadth of the society in all ways.

To be given full consideration, this nomination should be completed by February 1, 2013 and should be submitted as a single PDF file to awards@esa.org with ESA Fellow Nomination in the subject line.

If you have additional questions concerning this award or the nominations process, please contact:

Margaret Palmer
Chair Fellows and Early Career Fellows Selection Committee
Email: mpalmer@sesync.org

ESA designates as Early Career Fellows of the Society certain members (typically chosen within 8 years of receiving the PhD) who have begun making and show promise of continuing to make outstanding contributions to a wide range of fields served by ESA. Such contributions include, but are not restricted to, those that advance or apply ecological knowledge in academics, government, non-profit organizations and the broader society.

Nominations of an individual can be made by any two members of ESA (excluding members of the Fellows Selection Committee). Nominations shall include curriculum vitae of at most four pages, one to three letters of recommendation, and a citation of at most 50 words proposed for use if the nominee is selected to be a fellow. View the criteria and procedures for nominating ESA Fellows here.

ESA particularly welcomes nominations that reflect the breadth of the society in all ways.

To be given full consideration, this nomination should be completed by February 1, 2013 and should be submitted as a single PDF file to awards@esa.org with ESA Early Career Fellow Nomination in the subject line.

If you have additional questions concerning this award or the nominations process, please contact:
Margaret Palmer
Chair Fellows and Early Career Fellows Selection Committee
Email: mpalmer@sesync.org