J. O. Westwood Medal

The J. O. Westwood Medal is awarded every two years by the Royal Entomological Society (RES).

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

Winners

Past winners include:[1]

  • 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
  • 2019 (2019): Dr Jason P. W. Hall
  • 2020 (2020): Professor Brett C. Ratcliffe and Dr Ronald D. Cave

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References
  1. "J.O. Westwood Medal". Royal Entomological Society. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
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