Congratulations to our 2025 award recipients!
A big thank you to the awards judges and chairs for all their
hard work in selecting the best of the Southeastern Branch!
| Professional Awards | |
| SEB Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension | Dr. Hugh Smith, University of Florida |
| SEB Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching | Dr. Neelendra Joshi, University of Arkansas |
| SEB Distinguished Achievement Award in Horticultural Entomology | Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, University of Florida |
| SEB Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management | Dr. Xavier Martini, University of Florida |
| SEB Recognition Award in Insect Physiology, Biochemistry and Toxicology | Dr. Adam Wong, University of Florida |
| SEB Recognition Award in Urban Entomology | No Award Given |
| SEB Recognition Award in Entomology | No Award Given |
| Early Career Professional Awards | |
| Excellence in Early Career Award | Kaydie McCormick, UF/IFAS Extension |
| Student Awards | |
| John Henry Comstock Award | Mandeep Tayal |
| Kirby L. Hays Memorial Award | Emily Le Falchier |
Award Nominations will be open October 10 through December 13 annually
Professional Awards - Branch Contact: Justin George
- Award For Excellence in Integrated Pest Management
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Horticultural Entomology
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching
- Recognition Award in Entomology
- Distinguished Service to the Certification Program Award
- Recognition Award in Insect Physiology, Biochemistry & Toxicology
- Recognition Award in Urban Entomology
Early Career Professional Award - Branch Contact: Justin George
Student Awards - Branch Contacts: Santos Portugal and Arun Babu
- John Henry Comstock Award
- Kirby L. Hays Memorial Award
- Student Registration Scholarship
- Outstanding Student Display Presentation Award
- Robert T. Gast Award & Southeastern Branch Student Award
Award Nominations will be open October 10 through December 13 annually