The Coleopterists Society is an international organization dedicated to the study of beetles, covering all aspects of their systematics and biology worldwide.
The Edwards Prize is dedicated to honoring exceptional work by young coleopterists through an annual award for the best paper derived from a master's thesis focusing on the biology and evolution of beetles. This recognition includes a $500 cash reward and a plaque, aiming to highlight the pinnacle of academic achievement within the field of coleopterology. The competition is open to papers published within the calendar year, with nominations accepted from the global scientific community as well as a panel of esteemed coleopterists. The evaluation is conducted by a selection committee of leading researchers, with the award presented at the Coleopterists Society's annual meeting. Eligible works must primarily address some aspect of Coleoptera systematics or biology, be published in a reputable, ICZN-compliant outlet, and be written in any language using the Latin alphabet. Only papers where the student is the first author are considered, and in the case of multi-authored works, the prize is awarded solely to the student.