Tengtou Agricultural Science Award
The Tengtou Agricultural Science Award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to Chinese agriculture with an emphasis on plants by: (1) educating Chinese agricultural scientists; (2) contributing directly to Chinese agricultural research; (3) promoting applications of new research and technologies in China; (4) influencing Chinese agricultural policies that benefit farmers and the environment; and (5) improving the quality of Chinese agricultural research and technologies. The award is open to scientists of all nationalities (not a special award for Chinese).
The award consists of a certificate, a complimentary ticket to the award ceremony, and $2,000 provided through the Agronomic Science Foundation by Zhejiang Tengtou Landscape and administered by the American Society of Agronomy.
Evaluation:
- Creativity and innovation as reflected through the scientist's overall contribution.
- Evidence of credibility, integrity, and professionalism.
- Influence or impact of the nominee for a more efficient, environmental friendly and sustainable Agriculture in China.
- Evidence of the nominee's contributions that result in improved management practices or furthered understanding of agricultural sciences in China.
- Educational contributions made either directly or indirectly through mentoring next generation of Chinese agricultural scientists.
- In recognition of extraordinary efforts to promote the adoption of agricultural technology in China, nonrefereed types of publications will be recognized.
Nominations Opened: Jan 4, 2024 - 8:00 AM CSTAdd to calendar
Nominations Initiated by: Mar 12, 2024 - 4:00 PM CDTAdd to calendar
3 Reference Letters and Final Nomination Submission by: Mar 18, 2024 - 4:00 PM CDTAdd to calendar
Reference Letter max characters: 6000
Eligibility
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Nominator
- Nominators are required to be ASA members.
- Members of this ASA Awards Committee, the ASA Board of Directors, and the ASF Board of Trustees are not eligible to be a nominator for this award.
Nominee
- Members of this ASA Awards Committee, the ASA Board of Directors, and the ASF Board of Trustees are not eligible to be a nominee for this award.
- Former recipients of this Award are not eligible.
- Nominees are not required to be members of ASA.
- Nominees must be living at the time of their nomination.
- Teams are not eligible to be nominated.
Reference
- Members of this ASA Awards Committee, the ASA Board of Directors, and the ASF Board of Trustees are not eligible to be a reference for this award.
Qualifications
Nominator
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Membership
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Honors and Awards
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Professional Contributions Listing
Identify and briefly list the nominee's technical or nontechnical publications, patents, and efforts to develop or improve programs, practices, and products. List up to 12 of the most significant professional contributions of the nominee. (Character Limit, including spaces: 4500) -
Contributions and Service to the Profession
Describe the nominee's professional contributions (other than publications) and service to the profession on which the nomination is based and specific to the Tengtou Agricultural Science Award. (Character Limit, including spaces: 4500) -
Evaluation
In this section, summarize the primary achievements and evaluate the nominee's comprehensive skills, competencies, and qualifications for this award. Give the nominees impact in one or more of the evaluation criteria in the award description. (Character Limit, including spaces: 3000)
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