Awards
Distinguished Economic Botanist Award
The award of "Distinguished Economic Botanist" is bestowed annually by the Society upon an individual on the basis of outstanding accomplishments pertinent to the goals of the Society.
President's Award
The President's Award is bestowed by the Society upon an individual on the basis of outstanding accomplishments pertinent to the goals of the Society.
Charles B. Heiser, Jr. Mentor Award
The Student Network Committee initiated the Charles B. Heiser, Jr. Mentor Award to honor outstanding economic botanists who have substantially impacted the training and professional development of economic botany and ethnobotany students. This award, chosen by students, spotlights dedicated educators who foster the development of the field by example and through student mentoring. It acknowledges mentors who are experienced, knowledgeable, trustworthy friends, counselors, and teachers.
Richard Evans Schultes Research Award
The award is bestowed annually by the Society upon a student on the basis of an outstanding research proposal. The award is intended to help pay the costs of field work on a topic related to economic botany.
Mary W. Klinger Book Award
Established in 1993 from a gift from Mary W. Klinger for best book publication. Nominations are received at any time during the year.
Edmund H. Fulling Award
For best student contributed oral paper presented at the annual meeting. Award amount is $500.
Julia F. Morton Award
For best student poster presented at the annual meeting. Award amount is $500.