North Central Branch Award Nominations are open October 10 through December 15 annually
Professional Awards
Branch Contact: Adrian Pekarcik
- Award of Excellence in Integrated Pest Management
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching
- Legacy Contribution Award
Early Career Professional Award
Branch Contact: Adrian Pekarcik
Student Awards
Branch Contact: Nick Teets
View the Instructional Video on How to Submit Your Nomination
Honorary Awards - Branch Contact: Adrian Pekarcik
Educational Project Award Program (BCE) - Branch Contact: Dr. Dan Moellenbeck
Discontinued Awards
2026 North Central Branch Award Winners
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients! 🎉 We also extend our sincere thanks to the committee members and reviewers who generously volunteer their time to ensure we continue to recognize and celebrate excellence across our branch.
Professional Awards
- NCB Award of Excellence in Integrated Pest Management: Christian Krupke
- NCB Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension: Zsofia Szendrei
- NCB Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching: Bryan Bishop
Early Career Professional Awards
- NCB Excellence in Early Career Research: Hannah Quellhorst
- NCB Excellence in Early Career Education and Engagement Award: Max Helmberger
Student Awards
Honorary Awards
- Award of Merit: Therese Poland