PURPOSE
To recognize outstanding contributions to agriculture through research and development activities associated with the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agricultural Sciences.
NATURE
The recipient will receive $1,000 and a plaque.
ELIGIBILITY
Nominees must still be alive and affiliated with an administrative unit in the College of Agricultural Sciences.
CRITERIA
Nominations will be evaluated on the following basis:
- Research contributions leading to improvement in agricultural production, processing, marketing, distribution, or product safety.
- Research related to rural development, improved environmental quality, and the improved management and conservation of natural resources (e.g., soil, fisheries, wildlife, and rangelands).
NOMINATION MATERIALS
In addition to the base nomination materials required for all awards (one (1) paragraph bio-summary, letter of nomination, and three (3) supporting letters), nomination packets must also include:
- The nomination materials should include evidence of a successful research program and address the criteria above.
- At least two (2) of the supporting letters should come from individuals not employed by the University.
- A professional resume.
- Position description.
Complete nomination packets should be combined into one PDF document and emailed to CAS-Deans.Approval@oregonstate.edu no later than 5:00 pm on April 28, 2025. Corrections or updates to nomination packets will not be accepted after the nomination deadline.
SPONSORS
This award is sponsored by the Agricultural Research Foundation.