The Outstanding Leadership in Soil Science Award honors non-academic professionals for exceptional leadership and impactful contributions to soil science over the past ten years.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application/nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award is honorary; no monetary prize specified. Recognition for impactful leadership in soil science.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding leadership and contributions by soil scientists in industry, private, or governmental sectors over the past decade.
Key Information: Academic employees are not eligible; award is for non-academic soil scientists only.
This award recognizes exceptional leadership and significant contributions by soil scientists active in the industrial, private, or governmental sectors. It honors individuals or teams who have made impactful advances in the field of soil science outside of academic settings, with a particular focus on achievements within the past ten years. The award highlights professional excellence and leadership that have advanced the broader soil science community.