Awards
National Association of Plant Breeders
2013 nominations final deadline is April 30, 2013 (5:00 pm Pacific time)
2013 Awards Announcement
Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2012 winner: Dr. Charles Stuber Professor Emeritus of Genetics and Crop Science at North Carolina State University
- 2011 winner: Dr. Jules Janick, James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture (Fruit and vegetable breeding), Purdue University
- 2010 winner: Dr. James Brewbaker, Professor of Horticulture and Genetics (sweetcorn), University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Not awarded in 2009
Recognizes an individual who has given distinguished long-term service to the plant breeding discipline in areas such as breeding/genetics research and publication, education (graduate or undergraduate training), extension outreach, and regional, national, and/or international leadership.
Early Career Scientist Award
- 2012 winner: Dr. Michael Gore, ARS Research geneticist, Maricopa, AZ
- 2011 winner: Dr. Sterling Brooks Blanche, Assistant Professor (maize and rice) at Louisiana State Agricultural Center
- 2010 winner: Dr. Yanqi Wu, Assistant Professor (forage and turfgrass) at Oklahoma State University
- 2009 winner: Dr. Stacy Bonos, Assistant Professor (turfgrass) at Rutgers
Recognizes a young scientist who is active in the plant breeding field. Applicants should exhibit the ability to establish strong research foundations (experimental techniques, publications, etc.), to interact with multidisciplinary teams, and to participate in professional societies relevant to their discipline. The nominee must have obtained their Ph.D. after December 31, 2004 (for 2012 award)
Plant Breeding Impact Award
- 2012 winner: Dr. Marvin Boerboom, Monsanto Line Development Breeder at the Olivia, MN Corn Research Station
- Not previously awarded
Recognizes an individual who has made significant advancements in the field of plant breeding, specifically in the area of applied variety and/or technology development. Public or private plant breeders whose improved germplasm or technological contributions have had a measurable impact on crop production are eligible to receive this award.
Graduate Student Poster Award
- Not previously awarded
Recognizes an outstanding graduate student poster, both in content and delivery, which exemplifies breeding/genetics research. The winner will be expected to present their research topics at the next annual meeting.
Graduate Student Award
- 2011 winner (ad hoc): Shelby Repinski, Graduate Student at UC DAVIS
The Award recognizes an outstanding contribution by a graduate student and was awarded on an ad hoc basis in 2011
Nomination instructions (click on links above for full applications):
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These awards will highlight the achievements of individuals and are open to everyone in the plant breeding community. The nominee does not have to be a member of the NAPB.
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A description of each award and the procedures for nominating a candidate are included with this announcement and on our website http://www.plantbreeding.org/napb/Awards/Awards.html Annual NAPB Meeting information can also be found at the meeting site http://www.plantbreeding.org/napb/Meetings/Meetings.html
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Nominations are currently being accepted and the final deadline is April 30, 2013 (5:00 pm Pacific time). For inquiries or questions please contact the Awards Panel Chair, Dr. Phil Simon, USDA-ARS, 608-262-1248, psimon@wisc.edu
- Send your nomination (pdf format) by email to officer:
- Dr. Phil Simon, USDA-ARS, 608-262-1248, psimon@wisc.edu
- Send your nomination (pdf format) by email to officer:
The National Association of Plant Breeders Awards have been developed by the Awards and Nominations subcommittee
Other Plant Breeding Awards (not affiliated with NAPB)
- Nobel Prize
- Norman Borlaug
- Barbara McClintock
- World Food Prize
- Wolf Award
- ASHS Vegetable Breeding Award
- Frank N. Meyer Medal
- National Council of Commercial Plant Breeders (NCCPB) Breeding Awards
- Graduate student awards
Grants and Funding (not an extensive list)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- The American Society of Agronomy posts a list of new grants every month in the Science Policy Report
Early / Mid / Late Career opportunities
- Assistantships / Fellowships