The NAPB annually honors plant breeding scientists for outstanding accomplishments in four categories: Early Career Scientist, Lifetime Achievement, Public Sector Plant Breeding Impact, and Private Sector Plant Breeding Impact. Awardees exemplify the very best in plant breeding research, education, outreach, and leadership. They model persistent dedication and a passionate devotion to applying their plant breeding skills and technical excellence to promote food security, quality of life, and economic resiliency for a sustainable future. They are committed to supporting the next generation of scientists in plant breeding. These outstanding professionals inspire plant breeders and scientists everywhere. The NAPB Awards Committee comprises nine scientists representing a diversity of crop focus, region, institutional affiliation and career stage.
The NAPB Executive Committee is able to honor an individual whose professional career may not have involved a plant breeding program, but who has contributed significantly to the advancement of the plant breeding discipline. The Ann Marie Thro Friends of Plant Breeding Award is not necessarily offered annually.
Graduate Student Poster Awards recognize outstanding graduate student oral and poster presentations at NAPB annual meetings, both in content and delivery, which exemplify breeding/genetics research.
Nominations for 2025 NAPB Awards are OPEN. Please check individual Award pages for nomination instructions. The NAPB Executive Committee is excited to announce inauguration of a Plant Breeding Educator Award!