Joe Sugg Graduate Student Competition

Graduate students are invited to participate in two competitions at the APRES Annual Meeting

1. Joe Sugg Graduate Student Competition (Oral Presentation), sponsored by the North Carolina Peanut Growers Association 
2. National Peanut Board Poster Competition

Students are eligible to compete in either competition, but may only choose one. 

In 2021, APRES introducted Two Competition Divisions: PhD and a Master section.

Award for Each Division:

• 1^st Place = $500
• 2^ndPlace = $300
• 3rd Place = $200 

Additionally, the winner of the Joe Sugg Graduate Student Oral Presentation Competition is invited to submit a manuscript for Peanut Science publication consideration. If accepted, page charges will be waived.

• Competition Rules
• Competition Score Sheet
• Joe Sugg Graduate Student Award Winners
• Committee Members

2026 Winners

Joe Sugg - PhD

Joe Sugg - Masters