CSHS Annual Awards
The CSHS recognizes exceptional contributions
to horticultural science under four annual award categories.
Top-Cited Paper Award
The most cited horticultural paper published two years prior to the
annual conference in the Canadian Journal of Plant Science by a
member of the CSHS will be recommended by the Past President to the
Awards Committee. For example, papers published in 2017 will be
considered for the award at the 2019 annual conference. The
citations will be pro-rated by month of publication. The Awards
Committee will then select the final winning paper. The
corresponding author will be invited to give a talk at the annual
CSHS conference. The Top-Cited Paper will be announced at the
conference banquet and a certificate will be provided in person or
by mail to each co-author.
Student Travel Awards
The student travel award is intended to encourage horticulture
students to participate in the CSHS annual conference. Applications
are accepted from the opening of the conference registration until
one month before the registration deadline. The Awards Committee
selects the applicant(s) to be awarded based on the applicants’
research promise, financial need, and potential benefit from
conference participation. The successful applicant(s) will be
notified at least one week before the registration deadline. There
will be at least one $500 award per year; however, there can be more
if sponsors contribute to this award.
Application Form
Best Oral Presentation Awards
The best student oral presentations at the annual CSHS meeting will
be selected by an Oral Presentation Judging Committee (OPJC). The
OPJC is appointed by the Award Committee before each annual
conference. Up to three oral presentations will be awarded for each
conference and certificates will be presented at the CSHS banquet or
by the end of the conference. The award values are $500 for first
(1st) place, $300 for second (2nd) place, and $200 for third (3rd)
place.
Judging Criteria
Best Poster Presentation Awards
The best student poster presentations at the annual CSHS meeting
will be selected by a Poster Presentation Judging Committee (PPJC).
The PPJC is appointed by the Award Committee before each annual
conference. Up to three poster presentations will be awarded for
each conference and certificates will be presented at the CSHS
banquet or by the end of the conference. The award values are $500
for first (1st) place, $300 for second (2nd) place, and $200 for
third (3rd) place.
Judging Criteria