This ESA award recognizes Dr. Larry Larson's role as a leader and pioneer in insect management and carries that legacy to the next generation of leaders in applied entomology. Only final-year master's students or first-year PhD students are eligible. The applicants' research should address an applied entomological question. Also, students should have demonstrated and documented capability in the following areas: Technical knowledge; Communication; Creativity; Leadership; Professionalism; A broad interest in entomology and science (through outreach programs, campus science programs, and other programs besides the student's research); and Problem solving (through cooperation and/or applications of unique solutions, research designs, or techniques). Nominators must provide the candidate's CV which includes the Background Information Section, Research Section, and Service. Applicants must submit a brief summary of their research which also includes questions, rationale, methods, results and specific end-user benefits; and two letters of recommendation demonstrating research impact/outcome, communications, creativity, and leadership. Please visit the award's website or contact the Entomological Society of America for more information.