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Lifetime Achievement Award in Livestock Entomology

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Industry Appreciation Award

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Award Nominations

The Lifetime Achievement Award in Livestock Entomology recognizes outstanding achievement in research and extension in the area of livestock entomology. ​

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The Industry Appreciation Award in Livestock Entomology recognizes outstanding achievement throughout a career with industry in the area of livestock entomology.

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Selection for these awards is based on the following criteria:

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  1.   A career livestock entomologist actively pursuing research and/or extension (Lifetime Achievement)

      or career employment with industry in the area of livestock entomology (Industry Appreciation)

  2.   Active participation in the Livestock Insect Workers’ Conference.

  3.   A dedicated spokesperson for the profession.

  4.   An individual who has made significant contributions to animal health and productivity through livestock entomology.

 

Nominations are limited to two, single-space pages
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Nominations must be received by April 14, 2023. 

 

Please e-mail nominations to Chris Holderman (cholderman@central.com)
*All submissions will receive a confirmation of submission within two business days. 

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Award recipients will be selected by LIWC Elected Representatives and the Local Arrangements Committee. 

Student Travel Grants:

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Student Travel Grant Guidelines

 

These competitive travel grants may be awarded to full-time graduate students enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning and pursuing studies in livestock entomology. 

 

To be eligible for an LIWC Student Travel Grant, applicants must: ​

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  • prepare and submit a presentation abstract

  • give a presentation during the Annual Conference; and

  • the applicant’s major professor/sponsor must be a historically active participant in the LIWC.

 

Travel grant funds may be awarded up to $500.00 and must be applied to travel to the Annual Conference during the current year. The total number of awards each year will depend on availability of funds.

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The travel grant application packet must include the following documents:

  • LIWC Student Travel Grant Application Form with all necessary signatures (see link below);

  • student’s LIWC Presentation Abstract; and

  • a ONE PAGE letter of support from the student’s major professor/sponsor

 

             *  Please compile files into a single, *.pdf file for submission

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Please e-mail student travel grant application packets to
Chris Holderman (cholderman@central.com)
*All submissions will receive a confirmation of submission within two business days. 

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The Student Travel Grant submission deadline is:

April 14, 2023


**NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE**

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Selection of awardees from applicants fulfilling all of the above-mentioned requirements will be judged primarily on two criteria: (1) the written and apparent scientific quality of the abstract; and (2) the sponsor’s ONE-PAGE supporting letter explaining and documenting the significance of the research to be reported by the individual and indicating why the person is deserving of this award.

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Award recipients will be notified before the LIWC meeting with funds provided to award recipients during or shortly after the Annual Conference.

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