The purpose of the ESA Distinguished Service Award to the Certification Program is to encourage, recognize, and reward outstanding contributions to the ESA Certification Program and the professionalism of entomology. Nominees are required to be Board or Associate Certified Entomologists. A Letter of Nomination including the following information is required: name of the nominee; current position/title of the nominee; brief explanation of how the nominee excelled in contributions to professionalism, science, and the community. If available, information on professional activities (consulting, research, public service, teaching/training); other information (awards, honors, achievements, mentoring, publications, professional memberships, etc.); and certification activities (BCE status, leadership roles, committee activities, other) may be included in the letter. Please visit the award's website or contact the Entomological Society of America for more information.