Meetings

The Society holds its annual business meeting each year in the fall at which time it sponsors a banquet with a special guest speaker addressing timely topics of interest (F. R. Lawson Memorial Lecture). On several occasions, the Society has met jointly with the South Carolina Entomological Society.

Special Projects

Kulash-Fulton Fund: This special account was established in 1961 to provide small grants or loans to encourage educational endeavors, publication or provide support to students.

Student Travel Fund: The endowment funds in this account are designated to assist students in Entomology with travel expenses related to the pursuit of their profession.

Speaker/Programs: The Society helps locate speakers for classrooms and clubs upon request.

Awards and Contests

Outstanding Entomologist Award: The Society honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of Entomology. The following individuals are past recipients of the award:

1968 - D. L. Wray 1969 - T. B. Mitchell 1970 - V. W. Burnside 1971 - C. H. Brett 1972 - C. F. Smith 1973 - T. Daggy 1974 - B. H. Harrell 1976 - D. A. Young 1977 - W. V. Campbell 1978 - R. L. Robertson 1979 - K. L. Knight 1981 - R. L. Rabb 1982 - R. C. Axtell 1983 - C. G. Wright 1984 - F. E. Guthrie 1985 - H. M. Singletary, Jr. 1986 - G. G. Kennedy 1987 - D. L. Stephan

1988 - R. J. Kuhr 1989 - E. A. McMahan 1990 - A. T. Drooz 1991 - H. B. Moore, Jr. 1992 - M. H. Farrier 1993 - W. M. Brooks 1995 - L. L. Deitz 1996 - P. S. Southern 1997 - R. M. Roe 1998 - J. R. Baker 1999 - F. L. Gould 2000 - C. S. Apperson 2001 - B. Harrison 2002 - H. H. Neunzig 2004 - R. S. Flook 2005 - R. L. Brandenburg 2006 - C. J. Schal 2007 - R. E. Stinner

Outstanding Graduate Student Award: This award was begun in 1990 to recognize achievement and potential in a graduate student at any North Carolina college whose research is related to Entomology. A cash prize and plaque are awarded. The following individuals are past recipients of the award:

1991 - Robbie Hollingsworth, North Carolina State University
1992 - Gwen Pearson, North Carolina State University
1993 - Toni Bucci, North Carolina State University
1994 - Chris Harlow, North Carolina State University
1995 - Tracy Johnson, North Carolina State University
1996 - Glenn Holbrook, North Carolina State University
1997 - Michelle Bell, North Carolina State University
1998 - Bob Kopanic, North Carolina State University
1999 - Kieran Clements, North Carolina State University
2000 - Leah Millar, North Carolina State University (M.S. student)
2000 - Matt Wallace, North Carolina State University (Ph.D. student)
2001 - Joanna Carlson, North Carolina State University (M.S. student)
2001 - Nanda Gudderra, North Carolina State University (Ph.D. student)
2002 - Hillary Hill, North Carolina State University (M.S. student)
2002 - Doug Anspaugh, North Carolina State University (Ph.D. student)
2003 - Sarah Thompson, North Carolina State University (M.S. student)
2003 - Chad Gore, North Carolina State University (Ph.D. student)
2005 - Kevin Donohue, North Carolina State University (M.S. student)
2005 - Sarah Thompson, North Carolina State University (Ph.D. student)
2006 - Elina Lastro, North Carolina State University (M.S. student)
2006 - Dorit Eliyahu, North Carolina State University (Ph.D. student)
2007 - Matt Bertone, North Carolina State University (Ph.D. student)

Student Poster Competition Winners: This competition was started in 2005 to recognize outstanding entomology posters presented by students at the annual fall banquet. Cash prizes are awarded. The following individuals are past winners:

2005 - Joe Flowers, North Carolina State University (Undergraduate)
2005 - Gissella Vasquez, North Carolina State University (First Place, Graduate)
2005 - Matt Bertone, North Carolina State University (Second Place, Graduate)

2006 - Elina Lastro, North Carolina State University (First Place, Graduate)
2006 - Matt Bertone, North Carolina State University (Second Place, Graduate)
2006 - Brandon Fussnecker, North Carolina State University (Third Place, Graduate)

2007 - Jen Petzold, North Carolina State University (First Place, Graduate)
2007 - Matt Bertone, North Carolina State University (Second Place, Graduate)
2007 - Brooke Witting, North Carolina State University (Third Place, Graduate)

Elementary/Secondary Teacher Awards: The Society recognizes outstanding public school teachers incorporating insects into their curriculum. The following individuals are past recipients of the award:

1993 - Marie Bahl 1993 - Robert W. Burns 1993 - Daniel Lockwood 1993 - Pat Simpson 1994 - Claudia Linkous 1994 - Charlene Polk 1994 - Daniel West 1995 - Jane A. Clawson 1995 - Patsy Feimster 1995 - Susie G. Miller 1995 - Ann Rogerson Weaver 1996 - Janet Carson 1996 - Jane Mercer 1997 - Donna Elliott 1997 - Susan Hoppe 1997 - Joseph Potoczek 1998 - Rose A. Carter 1998 - Beth Howard 1998 - Theresa S. Nettnin 1999 - Bob Palmatier 1999 - Kathy Floyd 1999 - Andrea Iosue

2000 - Debra Bagby 2000 - Courtney Moffitt 2000 - Myra Erexson 2001 - Cindy Amerson 2001 - Rebecca Middleton 2002 - Cynthia Altermueller 2002 - Mary Ann Hodges 2002 - Margaret Richards 2003 - Barbara R. Beane 2003 - Janet Doughty 2003 - Cindy Davidson 2004 - Carolyn McKay 2004 - Maya Merritt 2004 - Tammy Reilly 2005 - Mary Bruton 2005 - Jeannie Noble 2006 - Christie Collins 2007 - Iris Mudd 2007 - Lisa Wishart

Insect Photography Contest: Beginning in 1996, an insect photography contest is held annually at the Society's fall banquet. Contestants submit photographs of living insects or related arthropods to the Publications Committee prior to the banquet and a team of judges selects the top five photographs in each of four predetermined categories. The photographs selected by the judging team are shown at the banquet and those in attendance vote for the best photograph in each category and also vote for one photograph as the Best in Show. Those individuals submitting the winning photographs receive a certificate of recognition from the Society. With permission of the photographers, the winning photographs are placed on the Society's web page.

• 1996 Insect Photography Contest Results
  
• 1997 Insect Photography Contest Results
• 1998 Insect Photography Contest Results
• Contest not held in 1999
  
• Contest not held in 2000
  
• 2001 Insect Photography Contest Results
  
• 2002 Insect Photography Contest Results
  
• Contest not held in 2003
  
• 2004 Insect Photography Contest Results
  
• 2005 Insect Photography Contest Results
  
• 2006 Insect Photography Contest Results
  
• 2007 Insect Photography Contest Results

Bug Fest

The society participated in the 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Bug Fests sponsored by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, North Carolina.

• 1998 Bug Fest
• 2001 Bug Fest
• 2002 Bug Fest

Other Activities

The society donated money towards the acquisition of E. A. Seguy prints by the Special Collections Department of the North Carolina State University Libraries in 2000.

Donations are being accepted to purchase E. A. Séguy's prints for the NCSU Libraries.

NCSU Libraries' Special Collections Acquires Elusive Butterfly Portfolio (Focus Online, Vol. 26, No. 1, 2005)

Team Séguy Brings Butterflies to the NCSU Libraries' Special Collections Research Center (Focus Online, Vol. 26, No. 1, 2005)