Pam Henderson has been busy winning awards recently. This time it’s the the first Plant Pathology Journalism Award from the American Phytopathological Society.

The APS Plant Pathology Journalism Award recognizes outstanding achievement in increasing public awareness, knowledge and understanding of plant pathology. Henderson was selected for her nine-article series entitled “Asian Soybean Rust Takes Root in the U.S.” This series provided a comprehensive overview of soybean rust after the disease was discovered in the continental United States in 2004. Henderson received the award during the society’s annual meeting that was held jointly with the Canadian Phytopathological Society and the Mycological Society of America, July 29 to Aug. 2 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

Pam is pictured receiving the journalism award from Doug Jardine, APS Office of Public Affairs and Education director.