SASPP Past PresidentsDuring the period 1962 to 1980 the present society formed part of the then "South African Society for Plant Pathology and Microbiology". The two societies separated into the SASM and the SASPP in 1981.
1981-1983 - G.C.A. Van der Westhuizen 1984-1986 - H.L. Lloyd 1987-1989 - C.J. Rabie 1990-1992 - M.J. Wingfield 1993-1995 - I.M.M. Roos 1996-1999 - L. Korsten 2000-2002 - P.W. Crous 2003-2005 - Z.A. Pretorius
J.E. Vanderplank Lecture
In recognition of the outstanding contribution of Dr Vanderplank to the field of plant pathology and to science in general in South Africa and the world, the opening keynote address at the SASPP congress has been named after him. The address should be thought provoking in the spirit of Dr Vanderplank's philosophy. Preference will normally be given to inviting leading South African scientists to deliver this address.
1999 - W.F.O. Marasas 2000 - M.J. Wingfield 2001 - F.H.J. Rijkenberg 2002 - Z.A. Pretorius 2003 - N.W. McLaren 2004 - M. Laing 2005 - G. Holz 2006 - G. Pietersen 2007 - M.A. Holtzhauzen
E.M. Doidge Memorial Lecture
In recognition of the outstanding contribution of Dr Doidge to the field of mycology in South Africa and the world, the keynote address at the systematics session of the SASPP congress has been named in her honour. Preference will normally be given to inviting leading South African systematists to deliver this address.
2002 - D.M. Geiser 2003 - I. Rong 2004 - A.R. Wood 2005 - M.J. Wingfield 2006 - J. Rademaker 2007 - J. Dames
Pannar Seed Floating Trophy
The trophy is awarded to the best student paper presented at the annual congress. A panel appointed by the Congress Organising Committee judges student presentations. The award for best paper consists of a trophy and a cash prize (R1000). Poster presentations are also judged, and the best poster gets a cash prize (R1000). Students should indicate if they do not want to be considered for the awards.
Student Papers:
1996 - C. Viljoen : UOFS 1997 - L. du Toit : NU,PMB 1998 - J. Roux : UOFS 1999 - K.R. Cradock : NU,PMB 2000 - I. Barnes : UP 2001 - I. Barnes : UP 2002 - Z.W. de Beer : UP 2003 - E. du Preez: UN 2004 - L. Matsauyane: ARC 2005 - L. Mostert: Wageningen 2006 - J. Moldenhauer, UFS 2007 - B. Sivparsad, UKZN
Student Posters:
Inqaba Molecular Biology PrizeThe trophy is awarded to the best student paper in molecular biology presented at the biennial congress. A panel appointed by the Congress Organising Committee judges student presentations. The award for best paper consists of a book prize (R500). Students should indicate if they do not want to be considered for the awards. - 2007 - L. Moleleki (SCRI)
Young Plant Pathologist Awards
Awards are available for ten deserving "young" plant pathologists who require financial assistance to attend congress. Applicants should be paid up members of the society (more than 6 months). Applicants can download the application form: sasppyoungscientistaward1.rtf : Rich text format and must submit their cv, a short motivation and the abstract of their presentation. The award consists of a cash prize (R500) together with a certificate, which will be awarded at the formal dinner during the annual SASPP congress. Applicants will be selected based on academic excellence and potential. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the election process within one month of the closing date (31 October).
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon Medal (CHP Medal)
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon was born at Stellenbosch in 1762 and died in Paris on the 16th Nov. 1836, aged 74 years. Much about Persoon is lost in antiquity: he was thirteen years old when he left South Africa, never to return.
 Ethel Doidge wrote: "The fact that the mycologist Persoon was born in South Africa is a source of pride to the country of his birth. He was left an orphan at an early age, sent to Germany, and afterwards settled in Paris. He had therefore no special interest in South African mycology and the few references in his Synopsis Methodica Fungorum are to fungi collected by Thunberg" (Doidge, 1950). Persoon attended the University of Leyden and Gottingen and became a Doctor of Medicine. While in medical practice he devoted his spare time to botany and published several valuable textbooks on fungi. Persoon's Synopsis Methodica Fungorum (1801) is an epic work on fungal systematics. "We have always been a sincere admirer of the works of Persoon and considered him not only the 'Father of Mycology' but the greatest genius that ever worked on the subject" (C.G. Loyd, 1924). Both members and non-members may be honoured by awarding them the Christiaan Hendrik Persoon Medal. Rules of procedure for awarding the Christiaan Hendrik Persoon Medal The Christiaan Hendrik Persoon Medal is awarded by The Southern African Society for Plant Pathology for outstanding achievement in Plant Pathology or any other field approved by the Council of The Society. The award shall be an engraved medal with a gold content to be determined by the Council. The award shall be made not more often than once every three years. Any member of The Society may nominate a candidate for the award, but the nomination must be fully motivated and must be signed by at least ten members of The Society. The nomination shall be submitted to the President of The Society, who acts as Convener of a Selection Committee. The Selection Committee shall consist of the President of The Society and four Assessors appointed by the Council. Each Assessor must be a member of The Society of at least five years' standing. The nomination is confidential. If the Selection Committee finds a nomination unacceptable, all correspondence regarding that nomination shall be destroyed. The President of The Society shall present the medal at a social function held during the Annual Congress.
1979 - J.E. Vanderplank 1987 - W.F.O. Marasas 1999 - M.J. Wingfield 2005 - P.W. Crous
Honorary Membership
The Society may honour members or other persons associated with Plant Pathology by conferring Honorary Membership on them. Any member of The Society may nominate a person for election as Honorary Member on the grounds of an outstanding contribution to Plant Pathology or to The Society. Written nominations, fully motivated and seconded by two members, must reach the Secretary in sufficient time before the Annual General Meeting to allow inclusion in the agenda. The nomination shall be announced at the Annual General Meeting, and election shall then be by ballot. The President of The Society shall present Honorary Members with membership certificates at a social function held during the Annual Congress.
Fellows of the Society
The Society may honour members by electing them as Fellows of The Society. Any member of The Society may be elected as Fellow in recognition of support for and service to The Society and to Plant Pathology. To be considered for nomination as Fellow, nominees must have at least ten years' uninterrupted membership of The Society, served and promoted the interests of The Society and made a contribution to Plant Pathology in research, teaching, or extension.
Written nominations with motivations must be signed by a Proposer and Seconder, both of whom shall be enfranchised members of The Society, and must reach the Secretary of The Society at least sixty days prior to the Annual General Meeting. Nominations shall be considered by a Selection Committee consisting of the President of The Society and four Additional Members appointed by the Council. Each Additional Member of the Selection Committee must be a Member of The Society of at least five years' standing. The President of The Society shall present Fellows with an appropriate certificate at a social function held during the Annual Congress.
Applied Plant Pathology Award
Awarded to a plant pathologist who made an outstanding recent contribution toward applied plant pathology. Application deadline: 30 October.
Requirements:
The nominee need not be a member of the SASPP.
Nominator must be a member of the SASPP.
An individual may receive the award more than once.
Self-nomination is not allowed.
Documents required: Documentary proof and letter(s) of support should be sent directly to the President, who will collate and distribute them to council. Note: The award consists of a certificate. Presentation of the award will take place during the awards ceremony at the formal dinner of the annual SASPP congress.
2002 - S. Denman 2004 - F.J. Kloppers 2005 - E. du Preez 2006 - S.C. Lamprecht 2007 - P.H. Fourie
Publicity Award of the Society
Awarded to a candidate based on his or her recent contribution to promoting general public awareness of plant pathology and related issues. Application deadline: 30 October.
Requirements:
The nominee and nominator must be current members of the SASPP.
An individual may receive the award more than once.
Self-nomination is not allowed.
Documents required: Documentary proof and letter(s) of support should be sent directly to the President, who will collate and distribute them to council. Note: The award consists of a certificate. Presentation of the award will take place during the awards ceremony at the formal dinner of the annual SASPP congress.
J.E. Vanderplank Award
Awarded to an outstanding "young" plant pathologist based on evaluation of his or her research. The nominees will be evaluated primarily on the basis of quality, originality, and quantity of their published work. Application deadline: 31 October.
Requirements:
The nominee must be a current member of the SASPP.
Nominees are to have received their doctorate degree within the ten year period immediately preceding January 1st of the year in which the award is given. This will normally be an individual who received his or her degree 7-10 years previously.
An individual may receive the New Young Scientist Award only once.
Self nomination is not allowed.
The nominator must also be a member of the SASPP.
Nominees who are not chosen for the prize in the year in which they are nominated will be reconsidered for up to two additional years (within the 10-year limit). The President will request updates of the nominee's materials.
The nominator should submit four copies of the following items to the President:
a current curriculum vitae; and
reprints of the nominee's most significant papers. In addition,
a letter from the nominator that states the nominee's merits, and
at the nominator's discretion, additional supporting letters should be sent directly to the President, who will collate and distribute them to council.
Note: The award consists of a plaque. Presentation of the award will take place during the awards ceremony at the formal dinner of the annual SASPP congress.
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