The J.H. Cochran Award for Excellence in Entomology is designed to honor an individual who has demonstrated excellence throughout a dedicated career in entomology or who has made an outstanding contribution to entomology. Eligibility is restricted to non-student members of the South Carolina Entomological Society (SCES). The award is to be made every three (3) years and will be presented to the awardee by the President of the SCES at the Society's annual meeting.
The award will consist of the following:

• A plaque bearing the names of the recipient, the society, and the award; presentation date; an inscription stating "for Excellence in Entomology", the signature of the current president of the society
• The awardee will be asked to deliver a 30-minute invitational address at the annual meeting of the South Carolina Entomological Society.

Every third year, the President of the SCES shall choose a special six-member Awards Committee, including the chair, that will evaluate nomination packets and choose the recipient of the Award. The Awards Committee will include one representative from the following areas: a) extension, b) graduate student c) industry d) regulatory e) research f) teaching. The President will then solicit nominations from the membership. Any non-student member of the SCES who has demonstrated excellence in entomology is eligible. Each NOMINATION must be accompanied by a supporting packet that includes the following items:

• Name, title, address, and phone number of the nominee
• Employment history and entomological experience (not to exceed 2 double-spaced typed pages)
• Honors and awards
• Membership and offices held in professional societies
• Narrative summary, of major accomplishments in entomology (not to exceed 3 double-spaced typed pages).
• Five (5) letters of support from colleagues and students, with no more than two (2) letters coming from students
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