Faculty Awards
Dr. Shimat Joseph
Dr. Shimat Joseph was honored with the SEB Distinguished Achievement Award in Horticulture Entomology. Shimat was presented the award at the SEB meeting recently held in Augusta, GA.
Dr. Brian Forschler
Dr. Brian Forschler recently received the IPM Hall of Fame Award at the Southern Branch of ESA. The award was presented by Southern IPM Center under Friends of IPM awards program. This award is presented to individuals who have outstanding record of serving the field of Integrated Pest Management in research, extension, and/or teaching. The selection committee considers the record of achievements and accomplishments over a lifetime. It was previously known as the "lifetime achievement award.”
Dr. David Riley
Dr. David Riley, Emeritus Professor UGA Entomology, received the 2024 GES Founders Award. Riley was recognized at the meeting on Jekyll Island with a presentation by the 2024 GES Founders Lecturer, Dr. Alton “Stormy” Sparks and a plaque by the GES President during the opening session of the 86th Annual Meeting of GES on April 4, 2024.
Dr. Apurba Barman
Apurba Barman was awarded the "Outstanding Presentation" at Southeastern Pecan Grower Association Annual Convention, Feb 23-24, 2024, Biloxi, MS.