The purpose of Honorary Membership is to acknowledge those who have served the field of entomology with distinction and have participated actively in the affairs of the Society. Favorable action by the Governing Board will constitute nomination.
Nominations are subject to membership election by mail ballot.
Honorary Membership has been regarded as an honor not bestowed lightly, and proposals should be carefully prepared and factual in their presentation of information about the candidate. Proposals for Honorary Membership will be made by the Committee on Honorary Membership which is composed of the five most recent past presidents of the Society. Such proposals may originate in the committee or be suggested by any member of the Society. All award nominations shall be submitted as electronic documents, as files attached to an e-mail sent to ESA Headquarters. Paper nominations will no longer be accepted.