W.R. Chapline Research Award

W. R. CHAPLINE RESEARCH AWARD gives special recognition to members of the Society for exceptional and sustained research accomplishments in range science and associated disciplines. One award can be given annually.

Nomination Requirements

Detailed justification focused on research contributions

3–5 supporting letters

Nominee’s CV or résumé with full publication list

How to Nominate

To submit a nomination, please ensure you have all the required documents and information listed in the "Nomination Requirements" section above prepared in advance. Once ready, use the link below to access the nomination form and attach your files in the "File Uploads" section of the form. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.

MAKE AN AWARD NOMINATION

2024: Dr. Brandon Bestelmeyer

2023 – Dr. Sam Fuhlendorf
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2022 – Dr. Justin Derner

2021 – Dr. Tony Svejcar

2020 – Dr. Lynn Huntsinger
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2019 – Dr. Steven R. Archer
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2018 – Dr. Roger L. Sheley
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2017 – Dr. Bruce A. Roundy
2016 – No Recipient
2015 – Dr. Kris M. Havstad
2014 – Dr. Carl L. Wambolt
2013 – Dr. Douglas A. Johnson
2012 – Dr. Walter D. Willms
2011 – Dr. Richard Frank Miller
2010 – No Recipient
2009 – Dr. Steven G. Whisenant
2008 – Dr. David D. Briske
2007 – Dr. Kirk C. McDaniel
2006 – Dr. Gerald E. Schuman
2005 – Dr. Jerry Holechek
2004 – Clenton E. Owensby
2003 – Alma H. Winward
2002 – Ronald E. Sosebee
2001 – Gary W. Frasier
2000 – Stephen C. Bunting
1999 – Frederick D. Provenza
1998 – Warren P. Clary
1997 – Arthur Bailey
1996 – Rex D. Pieper
1995 – Darrell N. Ueckert
1994 – M. J. Trlica
1993 – Martyn M. Caldwell
1992 – Richard H. Hart
1991 – Neil E. West
1990 – James A. Young
1989 – Leo B. Merrill
1988 – Thomas N. Johnsen
1987 – Henry A. Pearson