Distinguished Ethnobiologist Award
The Society of Ethnobiology announces its Distinguished Ethnobiologist award to honor an ethnobiologist who has made outstanding contributions to the field of ethnobiology and advancing the goals of the Society. In recognition of these contributions, the recipient will be awarded a lifetime honorary membership to the Society of Ethnobiology. The recipient of the award (or in special circumstances, a representative of the winner) shall present an address at the annual meeting the year of his/her/their selection. Lodging for the duration of the conference and conference registration fee will be covered by the Society of Ethnobiology. Please submit the nomination materials electronically by November 15:
- a letter of nomination of no more than 500 words, including a short biographical sketch of the nominee, and
- a current CV of the nominee.
The nomination materials can be submitted via the online nomination form. Questions? Contact fellowships@ethnobiology.org
Distinguished Ethnobiologist Award Nomination Form
DEB Winners:
2023 Dr. William Balée
2022 Dr. Dana Lepofsky
2021 Dr. Paul Minnis
2020 Dr. Deborah Pearsall
2019 Dr. Nancy Turner
2018 Dr. Gail Wagner
2017 Drs. Steve Emslie and Steve Weber
2016 Dr. Gary Nabhan
2015 Dr. Cecil Brown
2014 Dr. Gene Hunn
2013 Dr. Gene Anderson
2012 Dr. Catherine (Kay) Fowler
2011 Dr. Richard Ford