William H. Weston Award for Excellence in Teaching
Forecasted
William H. Weston Award for Excellence in Teaching honors undergraduate and graduate mycology educators for outstanding instruction, recognizing teaching excellence rather than funding research projects.
Funder: Mycological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Nonmonetary recognition: a plaque presented at the MSA annual meeting
Summary: Recognizes an outstanding teacher of mycology at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Key Information: Nominees and nominators must be current MSA members; self-nominations are not allowed.
Description
The William H. Weston Award for Excellence in Teaching is an annual distinction offered by the Mycological Society of America (MSA) and administered by its Distinctions Committee. It honors outstanding teaching of mycology at the undergraduate or graduate level rather than funding a research project. The teaching record considered includes courses in mycology, plant pathology, and related areas; teaching-related publications; seminars, symposia, and workshops for lay or academic audiences; graduate student supervision; and service on teaching committees or panels.
The nomination materials emphasize the educator’s teaching philosophy, goals for teaching mycology, and the techniques and strategies used to achieve those goals. Evidence of teaching excellence includes student and colleague perspectives, course evaluations, and previous teaching recognition. The committee determines each year whether to present the award.
