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This award is presented to an agronomic, crop, or soil scientist that has addressed grave challenges in African agriculture for a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement in African agriculture. Efforts may be through research, applied science, or ecosystem approaches, and may address issues in African agriculture including, but not limited to, soil fertility, crop nutrition, agronomy, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and value chain optimization. The award is sponsored by OCP North America a recently-created subsidiary of the OCP Group, a leading, global plant-nutrition company headquartered in Morocco.

An award of $3,000 will be conferred to one senior scientist for a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement in African agriculture. A one-year membership in ASA, CSSA, and SSSA will be provided to the recipient, if not a current member. Annual Meeting registration will be waived for the recipient of this award. Nominees must have at least 15 years’ experience in their respective field, with quantifiable and measurable impact of their contributions to the greater field of African agriculture.

All nominations must be submitted in English.

Reference letters from organizations must be signed by an executive officer.

Evaluation:

  1. Evidence of credibility, integrity, and professionalism.
  2. Evidence of quantifiable and measurable impact of their contributions to the field of African agriculture.
  3. Evidence of the nominee’s contributions that result in, but not limited to, improved soil fertility, crop nutrition, agronomy, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and value chain optimization.
  4. Creativity and innovation as reflected through the scientist’s overall contribution.

Nominations Opened: Jan 4, 2024 - 8:00 AM CSTAdd to calendar
Nominations Initiated by: Mar 12, 2024 - 4:00 PM CDTAdd to calendar
2 Reference Letters and Final Nomination Submission by: Mar 18, 2024 - 4:00 PM CDTAdd to calendar
Reference Letter max characters: 6000


Eligibility

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Nominator

  1. The award allows self-nominations.
  2. Nominators do not need to be active members of ASA, CSSA, SSSA in the first year of nomination.
  3. Members of this ACS Awards Committee and the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Board of Directors are not eligible to be a nominator for this award.

Nominee

  1. Members of this ACS Awards Committee and the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Board of Directors are not eligible to be a nominee for this award.
  2. Nominees do not need to be members of ASA, CSSA, or SSSA.

Reference

  1. Members of this ACS Awards Committee and the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Board of Directors are not eligible to be a nominee for this award.

Qualifications

Nominator

  1. Current Position Title
    Provide your current position title (such as Professor, Director, etc.)
  2. Curriculum Vitae
    Provide your CV or resume.
  3. Knowledge of Nominee's Work
    As the nominator, explain how you have a direct knowledge of the nominee’s work and provide several specific examples, explaining how the nominee’s accomplishments align with the award criteria. (Character Limit, including spaces: 6000)

Nominee

  1. Curriculum Vitae
    Provide CV or resume including country of origin, education, and professional background.
  2. Visionary Scientist statement
    Provide a statement (1500 word limit) explaining and describing: 1. The nominee's work and accomplishments, with details and examples that illustrate the criteria specified for the award, and 2. The impact or results of the nominee's work. (Character Limit, including spaces: 9000)
  3. Years of Experience
    How many years of experience does the nominee have in their respective field?

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