Honorary Member Award
Honorary Member Award recognizes individuals for research, education, extension, leadership, or service that advances weed science or WSSA, offering honorary distinction rather than project funding.
Funder: Weed Science Society of America
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Extended nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Honorary recognition, not research or project funding
Summary: Recognizes individuals for meritorious service or significant contributions to weed science or WSSA.
Key Information: Intended for individuals who are not active, participating WSSA members, with specific geographic membership provisions.
Description
The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) Honorary Member Award recognizes distinguished service or significant contributions to weed science or the Society. It is an honorary designation, not an opportunity to finance research, scientific studies, or project work. Only one Honorary Member is selected each year.
The award ordinarily recognizes professionals working outside the United States and Canada, regardless of Society enrollment, or professionals within those countries who are not active WSSA members. Nominations should demonstrate contributions that distinguish the individual as a national or international leader in weed science, rather than only an outstanding professional within an organization or region. Contributions may include research, education, extension, publications, professional leadership, and service.
