09 March 2026, Colorado: The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and two regional affiliates recently honored more than fifty individuals for outstanding weed science achievements during 2025. WSSA honored more than 30 individuals during its annual meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina; and the North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) and Northeastern Weed Science Society (NEWSS) recognized almost 20 more during their recent annual meetings in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Hershey, Pennsylvania, respectively.
"Each year, our societies recognize the top individuals who do their utmost to advance weed science research, best management practices, and public knowledge about weeds and invasive species," says Hilary Sandler, outgoing WSSA president. "It's an honor to recognize members who have made exceptional contributions during 2025. Thanks to these dedicated individuals, our nation and its various regions are much better equipped to prevent the multiple, negative impacts that weeds, and invasive species, can cause to our environment, natural resources, and economy."
The award winners listed below include individuals from academia, government and private industry and contributions from a wide variety of weed-science related disciplines and geographies. Their achievements include substantial improvements to weed-science education, research, professional publications, program development, and services.
WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA (WSSA)
FELLOW AWARD (WSSA's highest honor)
EARLY CAREER OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST AWARD
Larry Steckel, Ph.D., Extension Weed Specialist and Researcher, University of Tennessee Institute of Technology
Joseph Neal, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University
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