Advancing Pedology Award
The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America recognizes a single, outstanding scientific contribution to soil formation, classification, morphology, or mapping.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium, certificate, and waived abstract fees for SSSA Annual Meeting (one recipient annually)
Summary: Recognizes a single, outstanding contribution to the field of pedology, including soil formation, classification, or mapping.
Description
The Advancing Pedology Award, administered by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), honors individuals who have made significant advancements in the field of pedology. The award is intended to recognize a single, well-defined contribution—such as a peer-reviewed publication—that advances knowledge in soil genesis, classification, morphology, or mapping. The recipient is expected to deliver a presentation at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.
