Scott Medal and Award - Nomination and Selection Process
Nomination Procedure
Nominator must submit a letter of nomination, at least two seconding letters, and a curriculum vitae for a candidate. This documentation must be submitted to the Scott Arboretum by the specified deadline for the year, generally September 30. Electronic submissions are welcomed.
Selection Process
The Selection Committee is composed of 8 members, representing the horticulture field.
The President of Swarthmore College or her delegate acts as the non-voting Chair of the Committee, and the Director of the Scott Arboretum acts as the non-voting Committee Secretary.
Committee members receive all nominations for review and meet annually. Nominations are held in confidence.
The Medal and Award are generally presented at the annual Spring Festival of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum. The recipient, who must be present to accept the award, is the keynote speaker on this occasion.
Checklist for Nominations for the Scott Medal & Award
In nominating candidates for the Scott Medal and Award, please include the following information where applicable:
- Name and current address
- Plant introductions
- Education
- Research
- Work history
- Plant society activities
- Publications
- Professional involvement
- Awards
- TV, radio, public speaking
Please submit your candidate's curriculum vitae, your letter of nomination, and at least two seconding letters to:
Claire Sawyers, Director
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
610-328-8025
FAX 610-328-7755
E-mail: scott {at} swarthmore (dot) e d u
More Information
- Read some general information about the Scott Medal.
- See a list of the past recipients of the Scott Award.
