Congratulations to our 2025 North Central Branch Award Winners
Thank you to our dedicated reviewers for your invaluable efforts in helping the branch
recognize and celebrate excellence
| Legacy Contribution Award | Anthony Cognato |
| C. V. Riley Award | Mary Gardiner |
| Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching | Louise Lynch-O’Brien |
| Distinguished Achievement Award in Integrated Pest Management | Marianna Szűcs |
| Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension | Jody Green |
| Award of Merit | Kayla Perry |
| Excellence in Early Career Research | Morgan Christman |
| Excellence in Early Career Education and Engagement | Ashley Leach |
| John Henry Comstock | Sabita Ranabhat Johnalyn Gordon (Runner-up) |
| Student Graduate Scholarship | Jacqueline Maille DeShae Dillard (Runner-up) |
Award Nominations are open October 10 through December 13 annually
Professional Awards - Branch Contact: Kayla Perry
- Award of Excellence in Integrated Pest Management
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching
- Legacy Contribution Award
Early Career Professional Award - Branch Contact: Kayla Perry
Student Awards - Branch Contact: Nick Teets
View the Instructional Video on How to Submit Your Nomination
Honorary Awards - Branch Contact: Kayla Perry
Educational Project Award Program (BCE) - Branch Contact: Dr. Dan Moellenbeck
Discontinued Awards
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Horticultural Entomology
- Recognition Award in Entomology
- Recognition Award in Urban Entomology