The Alate Award honors students currently enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI). The applicant must be earning a degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) and studying specifically at least one insect in the field of entomology, or performing entomology-related research in a field such as biology, agricultural science, forestry, evolution, ecology, or environmental sciences. Applicants must submit a plan to present at the ESA Annual Meeting. Individuals must submit either a 10-minute talk, poster, or infographic. One letter of recommendation from a mentor or supervisor must be submitted. Nominators should provide the candidate's CV or biographical resume that may include the Background Information, Research Section, Outreach Section, and Service section. Please visit the award's website or contact the Entomological Society of America for more information.