BSA Impact Award

The BSA Impact Award recognizes a Botanical Society of America (BSA) member, group of members, or an affiliated institution for impactful work that advances inclusion and access in botanical research, teaching, or outreach. The recipient is presented the award at the BSA Annual Meeting and receives a plaque and a monetary award of $1000. The awardee will be invited to share insights with the botanical community through formats such as a recorded interview, a written profile, an online discussion, or a seminar/webinar, with BSA providing logistical support.

Plaque, $1000 prize, invitation to present/share insights via video/profile/online session or seminar with BSA logistical support.

Applicants must be a BSA member, tangentially affiliated with the Society, or affiliated with botanical research or education; applicants can be at any career stage including students and early career scientists. Nominations may be submitted for individuals or groups. Awardees must adhere to BSA professional and ethical guidelines.

Prepare a single PDF with a one-page cover letter, a 2-page application statement, a 2-page CV, and any supplementary materials; include one letter of support (uploaded or sent to bsa-manager@botany.org). Upload the single PDF to the BSA awards portal (accessible to current members) and follow portal nomination steps.