The purpose of this graduate student poster competition is to recognize outstanding scientific posters by graduate students in bioenergy research. Posters submitted to this competition will be judged according to prescribed criteria developed by the Community Awards Committee. Three awards will be presented, first place ($250), first runner-up ($200) and second runner-up ($150), to the top three scores determined by the judges. The winners will be recognized in the Community Business Meeting and/or via email to the community after the annual meeting. A certificate will also be presented to each winner.