Recognizing the accomplishments of our peers in the Equine Science Society is one way we achieve one of our primary objectives of promoting quality research and teaching in all areas of equine science. Please take some time to think of your fellow ESS members and consider the groundbreaking, innovative, and impactful work they have been engaged in over their careers. Being nominated for and receiving one of the awards listed here is a lasting and meaningful acknowledgment of the unique and important effort of the awardee. The ESS website has a full list of current and past awardees.
It is time to begin submitting your nominations for the 2021 Equine Science Society Awards. All 2021 award nominations are to be submitted electronically via email to Kathy Anderson at kanderson1@unl.edu. The deadline for all award nominations is April 1, 2021. Materials should be saved in PDF format and submitted as a single packet (one file).
Josie Coverdale Young Professional Award
Purpose:
This award will be presented to an equine professional under the age of 40 who has made meritorious contribution to equine science in teaching, research, public service, or industry.
The award will consist of a suitable plaque and a $250 stipend.
Eligibility:
- The candidate must be under the age of 40 and have fewer than 10 years of service in academia and industry combined.
- The candidate must have been a member of ESS for at least four years.
- The nominator does not have to be an ESS member.
Guidelines for nomination materials:
Please use 12-point font and 1-inch margins. Please adhere to the page limits stated below. The dossier should include the following:
- A nominating letter (up to three pages) describing the nominee's contributions to equine science.
- A curriculum vitae on the nominee.
- At least 3, but no more than 10, letters of support. At least two letters must be from society members from two states other than the nominee's state of residence.
- A short citation (300 words or fewer) suitable for reading at the awards banquet or for publication.
Nomination dossier must be submitted electronically via email as a PDF and submitted as a single packet (one file). The nomination materials must be submitted no later than April 1, 2021 to:
Kathy Anderson
kanderson1@unl.edu
Off. Phone: 402-472-6414
Outstanding Educator Award
Purpose:
This award will be presented to a society member involved in teaching, extension, or industry who has demonstrated excellence in the area of equine education to either students or persons in the industry. The award is meant to recognize the development of programs that are exceptionally effective at disseminating research-based information in a manner that has an effect on the long-term well-being of horses or the horse industry.
The award will consist of a suitable plaque and a $250 stipend.
Eligibility:
- Candidate must have been an ESS member for at least four years.
- The nominator does not have to be an ESS member.
Guidelines for nomination materials:
Please use 12-point font and 1-inch margins. Please adhere to the page limits stated below. The dossier should include the following:
- A nominating letter (up to three pages) describing the nominee's contributions and accomplishments in equine education.
- A curriculum vitae for the nominee.
- At least 3, but no more than 10, letters of support. At least 2 letters must be from society members from two states other than the nominee's state of residence.
- A short citation (300 words or fewer) suitable for reading at the awards banquet or for publication.
Nomination dossier must be submitted electronically via email as a PDF and submitted as a single packet (one file). The nomination materials must be submitted no later than April 1, 2021 to:
Kathy Anderson
kanderson1@unl.edu
Off. Phone: 402-472-64143
Distinguished Service Award in Equine Science
Purpose:
The Distinguished Service Award in Equine Science is designed to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of equine science. This award is the most prestigious honor that the Equine Science Society can bestow upon one of its members.
Eligibility:
- The nominee must be a member or an affiliate member of ESS.
- The nominee must be of high moral character and have a record of outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research, extension, or service as it relates to advancement of the equine sciences and the horse industry.
- The nominee must have provided distinguished service to ESS (formerly ENPS) and the horse industry.
- The nominator does not have to be an ESS member.
Criteria for evaluating nominees:
- Documented scholarly activities in equine science, including publication of peer-reviewed research papers, books, or book chapters, extension publications, and so on.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate or graduate student training in equine science, including classroom teaching and extracurricular activities, or demonstrated effectiveness in other youth educational programs in equine science.
- Evidence of effective transfer of technology to the horse industry and related industries.
- Evidence of other service that contributes to the horse industry, including active involvement in local, state, national, and international horse organizations.
Guidelines for nomination materials:
Please use 12-point font and 1-inch margins. Please adhere to the page limits stated below. The dossier should include the following:
- A nominating letter (up to three pages) describing the nominee's contributions to equine science.
- Biographical sketch of the nominee
- Documentation to establish the nature and value of the nominee's contributions to the field of equine science considering the above criteria. A summary of the nominee's career, including education, employment, awards, and other accomplishments as appropriate (list of graduate students, service to professional organizations, and so on). The career summary should not exceed four pages.
- Other supporting material as may be deemed essential by the nominator.
- At least 3, but no more than 10, letters of support. At least 2 letters must be from society members from two states other than the nominee's state of residence.
- A short citation (300 words or fewer) suitable for reading at the awards banquet or for publication.
Nomination dossier must be submitted electronically via email as a PDF and submitted as a single packet (one file). The nomination materials must be submitted no later than April 1, 2021 to:
Kathy Anderson
kanderson1@unl.edu
Off. Phone: 402-472-6414
Fellows of the Equine Science Society
Purpose:
The Fellow Award recognizes distinguished service to the horse industry and to ESS (formerly ENPS) over a long period of time. No more than six fellows should be awarded at each meeting.
Eligibility:
Any person who has rendered distinguished service to the horse industry and has been a member in good standing in the society for a minimum of 10 years is eligible.
Guidelines for nomination materials:
Please use 12-point font and 1-inch margins. Please adhere to the page limits stated below. The dossier should include the following:
- A nominating letter (up to three pages) describing the nominee's contributions to equine science.
- Biographical sketch of the nominee
- Documentation to establish the nature and value of the nominee's contributions to the field of equine science considering the above criteria. A summary of the nominee's career, including education, employment, awards, and other accomplishments as appropriate (list of graduate students, service to professional organizations, and so on). The career summary should not exceed four pages.
- Other supporting material as may be deemed essential by the nominator.
- At least 3, but no more than 10, letters of support. At least two letters must be from society members from two states other than the nominee's state of residence.
- A short citation (300 words or fewer) suitable for reading at the awards banquet or for publication.
Nomination dossier must be submitted electronically via email as a PDF and submitted as a single packet (one file). The nomination materials must be submitted no later than April 1, 2021 to:
Kathy Anderson
kanderson1@unl.edu
Off. Phone: 402-472-6414
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) Award in Equine Nutrition Research
Purpose: To stimulate research excellence in equine nutrition
Eligibility and evaluation criteria:
- The nominee must be actively involved in original equine nutrition research.
- Research work published in the last 10 years immediately prior to the year of nomination will be given strongest consideration.
- The research upon which the nomination is based must be different from that submitted for other AFIA awards (such as the AFIA Non-Ruminant Research Award) if the nominee is a previous winner of another AFIA award.
- The nominee must have been an ESS member for at least four consecutive years, including the year of nomination.
- The nominator does not have to be an ESS member.
Guidelines for nomination materials:
Please use 12-point font, double spacing, and 1-inch margins. Please adhere to the page limits stated below. The dossier should include the following:
- A nominating letter (up to three pages) describing the nominee's contributions to equine nutrition research. This letter should highlight the major accomplishments of the nominee's research program and the impact of his/ or her research on equine feeding management or the feed industry.
- A citation of fewer than 300 words suitable for use at the awards ceremony or for publication.
- A summary of the nominee's career, including education, employment, awards, and other accomplishments as appropriate (list of graduate students, service to professional organizations, and so on). The career summary should not exceed four pages.
- A complete list of the nominee's research publications in chronological order with most recent publications last. Publications should be separated into the following categories: books, invited reviews and book chapters, refereed journal articles, and other (proceedings, abstracts, experiment station reports).
Nomination dossier must be submitted electronically via email as a PDF and submitted as a single packet. The nomination materials must be submitted no later than April 1, 2021 to:
Kathy Anderson
kanderson1@unl.edu
Off. Phone: 402-472-6414