This award honors a member or member's team for creating and promoting a diverse and welcoming environment for entomologists in their university place of employment, or community. The nominee (or at least one team member) must be a current ESA member, able to demonstrate through their statement how their efforts towards diversity and inclusion have engaged participation of all individuals who are interested in entomology regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, cultural background, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, professional status, geographic location, and all other characteristics that make our members unique. The nominee(s) may belong to any area of entomology, but must be a practicing entomologist. Nominators must provide the candidate's CV which includes the Background Information Section and Service information. Up to two letters of nomination or recommendation from professional colleagues or other knowledgeable individuals, which describe the nature of the innovation and its relevance, must be submitted. Nominees will be judged based on the candidate's contributions to diversity and inclusion; and their excellence in the field of entomology. Please visit the award's website or contact the Entomological Society of America for more information.