Vadose Zone Journal Awards and Recognition

Journal Outstanding Paper Awards

As with the flagship journal awards, articles that are eligible for the Journal Outstanding Paper Awards are published during the preceding two years. The articles undergo a selection process based on evaluation of how the article has advanced knowledge in the profession, the effectiveness of communication, methodology, originality, and impact.

2022 Vadose Zone Journal Award Winner

"Simulation of spatial variability in crop leaf area index and yield using agroecosystem modeling and geophysics-based quantitative soil information" authored by C. Brogi, J. A. Huisman, M. Herbst, L. Weihermüller, A. Klosterhalfen, C. Montzka, T. G. Reichenau, et al. Read the 2022 Vadose Zone Journal Award Winner now.

For past winners, please see this collection on our Online Library.

For a list of all past Outstanding Papers of the Year across all journals and divisions, please see our Outstanding Papers of the Year virtual issue.

Editor's Citation for Excellence Awards

For more than 10 years, the peer-reviewed journals published by ASA, CSSA, and SSSA have annually awarded associate editors and peer reviewers for outstanding performance. Each Editorial Board recognizes individuals for excellence in performing their work either as a reviewer or associate editor. The recognition is based on their efforts in establishing a quality review process, for timely and professional manuscript editing, and for overall excellence in managing a professional review process. Each recipient receives a certificate and an award from the journal.

2021 Editor’s Citation for Excellence Award for Outstanding Service – Associate Editor

Todd Caldwell, Helen Dahlke, Nick Jarvis, Quirijn de Jong van Lier

2021 Editor’s Citation for Excellence Award for Outstanding Service – Reviewer

Edwin Cey, Horst Gerke, Reimund Rötter, Tetsu Tokunaga

For past winners, please see a full list here.