Public Service Awards
Public Service Awards recognize people whose public service contributions advance weed science, honoring their service to the field through the Weed Science Society of America’s awards program.
Funder: Weed Science Society of America
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Extended nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition at the 2027 WSSA annual meeting
Summary: The Public Service Awards recognize public service contributions that advance weed science.
Key Information: Award subcommittee members cannot receive or nominate candidates for their committee’s award.
Description
The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) administers the Public Service Awards through its society awards program to recognize public service contributions that advance weed science. The awards focus on acknowledging service to the field rather than supporting a new research project. Recipients in the 2027 award cycle will be recognized at the WSSA annual meeting in Denver, Colorado.
The Public Service Awards have dedicated eligibility and nomination instructions, alongside WSSA’s general awards rules. Nominators should use these award-specific materials to assess a candidate’s fit and prepare the nomination. The society also maintains a record of previous award winners.
