J. O. Westwood Medal

The J. O. Westwood Medal, with the Marsh Prize for Excellence in Insect Taxonomy is awarded every two years by the Royal Entomological Society (RES), in conjunction with the Marsh Christian Trust.

The criteria for the award are:[1]

The best comprehensive taxonomic work on a group of insects, or, related arthropods (including terrestrial and freshwater hexapods, myriapods, arachnids and their relatives). Typically, this will be a taxonomic revision or monograph. Open to authors from any country who demonstrate the highest standards of descriptive taxonomy in the work nominated.

and the winner is chosen by a panel of senior and international RES Fellows.[1]

The award was inaugurated in 2008,[2] and is named in honour of the entomologist, John O. Westwood.[2][1] Recipients are awarded a silver gilt medal and £1000.[1]

Winners

Past winners include:[2]

  • 2008 (2008): Dr Marianne Horak
  • 2010 (2010): Dr Art Borkent
  • 2012 (2012): Dr James S. Miller
  • 2014 (2014): Professor Lee Herman
  • 2016 (2016): Dr Adam Slipinski & Dr Hermes Escalona
  • 2018 (2018): Frank H. Hennemann, Oskar V. Conle, Paul D. Brock & Francis Seow-Choen

References
  1. "Information Flyer" (PDF). Royal Entomological Society.
  2. "J.O. Westwood Medal with Marsh Prize". Royal Entomological Society. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
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