Editor of Distinction Award

The success and esteemed reputation of Seeds owe much to the dedication of the Editorial Board members. The Editorial Office deeply appreciates the hard work and commitment of our editors. The Seeds Editor of Distinction Award is given annually to acknowledge editorial board members’ exceptional contributions in maintaining the journal’s high international standards. This award honors two Editorial Board Members every year, and announces the winners by the end of April next year.

An evaluation committee, led by the journal’s Editor-in-Chief, Dr. José Antonio Hernández Cortés, will be responsible for selecting the winners based on their activities and contributions to the successful development and maintenance of high-quality standards throughout 2025.

Prizes:
– One first prize: CHF 600 and a certificate;
– One second prize: CHF 500 and a certificate;

Schedule:
Application deadline: 31 January 2026
Winner announcement: 30 April 2026

How to Submit Applications?

Please send the filled application form by email to seeds@mdpi.com and copy in

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact .

Award FAQ

 
Seeds Editor of Distinction Award
 

Eligibility for the Award

– All Editorial Board Members, excluding EiC and Section EiC;
– Contributions in 2025 qualify EBMs for the award.

List of Documents for Application

– Please download the application form HERE to briefly describe your contributions as a journal editor and in journal promotion.

 
Past Winners
 
Year: 

Winner

Pedro Diaz Vivancos
CEBAS-CSIC, Spain
Aria Dolatabadian
The University of Western Australia, Australia

Award Committee

Dr. José A. Hernández Chairperson
CEBAS-CSIC
Dr. Božena Šerá
Comenius University Bratislava
Prof. Dr. Petr Smykal
Palacky University in Olomouc
Prof. Pingfang Yang
Hubei University
Dr. Jian Zhang
china national rice reserch institute
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