Soil Science Society of America Journal Awards and Recognition
Society Awards
Articles published during the preceding two years are considered for the current year’s award (e.g., articles from 2018 and 2019 are considered for the 2020 award). In general, the selection is based on evaluation of how the article has advanced knowledge in the profession, the effectiveness of communication, originality, and impact.
2022 SSSA Society Award Winner
"Soil health recovery after grassland reestablishment on cropland: The effects of time and topographic position" authored by Mriganka De, Jason A. Riopel, Larry J. Cihacek, Michael Lawrinenko, Rebecca Baldwin-Kordick, Steven J. Hall, and Marshall D. McDaniel. Read the 2022 SSSA Society Award Winner now.
For past winners, please see this collection on our Online Library.
For a list of all past Outstanding Papers of the Year across all journals and divisions, please see our Outstanding Papers of the Year virtual issue.
Soil Science Society of America Journal Division Awards
The Soil and Water Management and Conservation (S-6) Division of SSSA honors the authors of SSSAJ manuscripts published within the Soil and Water Management and Conservation Division of SSSAJ during the last seven years that have had exceptional impact on the scientific community. Selection is based on a rigorous evaluation of how the manuscript has advanced knowledge in the profession, the effectiveness of communication, originality, and impact measured by number of citations and downloads.
2022 Soil Science Society of America Journal Soil and Water Management and Conservation (S-06) Winners
2022 winners coming soon.
To see past Soil and Water Management and Conservation Outstanding Paper winners, please see this collection on our Online Library.
Editor's Citation for Excellence Awards
For more than 10 years, the peer-reviewed journals published by ASA, CSSA, and SSSA have annually awarded associate editors and peer reviewers for outstanding performance. Each Editorial Board recognizes individuals for excellence in performing their work either as a reviewer or associate editor. The recognition is based on their efforts in establishing a quality review process, for timely and professional manuscript editing, and for overall excellence in managing a professional review process. Each recipient receives a certificate and an award from the journal.
2021 Editor’s Citation for Excellence Award for Outstanding Service – Associate Editor
Jeffrey Bird, Aaron Daigh, Craig Drury, Jingyi Huang, Jorge Rodrigues, Sharon Weyers
2021 Editor’s Citation for Excellence Award for Outstanding Service – Reviewer
Amanda Ashworth, Michael Thompson
For past winners, please see a full list here.