In this Issue:

Meritorious Service Award, Honorary Member Award and Service with Distinction Award Nominations Open

It’s nomination time! Nominations are now open for MVCAC’s Meritorious Service, Honorary Member, and the Service with Distinction Awards. All nominations must be received in the MVCAC office by September 11.

Award Criteria: 

• Honorary Membership – for any person who has rendered exceptional, distinguished service in the interest of mosquito or vector control in the state of California 
• Meritorious Service- for any member or nonmember who have made special and significant contributions to the field of mosquito control in the State of California or elsewhere 
• Service with Distinction- may be conferred on those who have made a significant contribution to fulfilling the mission of the Association. They must meet the following criteria: Made exceptional professional or voluntary service in support of the advancement and continued excellence of the Association; have earned national or international distinction for their services in the subject of mosquito and vector control; have made a significant contribution to any local community within the jurisdiction of their agency and focused on mosquito and vector control. 

Honorary and Meritorious Service requires 5 letters from district managers in support of their nomination. Service with Distinction nominations can come from any MVCAC member. 

For all award nominations, a list of the individuals qualifying accomplishments and achievements must also be received with the nomination letter. 

Please submit nominations via email to mvcac@mvcac.org or fax at 916-444-7462 attn: Award Nominations.

Please do not hesitate to contact the MVCAC office if you have any questions! 

Call for Papers, Presentations and Posters

Applications for the 2026 Poster Session and William E. Walton Poster Competition will be accepted through November 3, 2025. 

Invite Legislators to Tour Your District During Summer Recess – Act by August 17!

With legislators back in their districts through August 17, now is the perfect time to connect with them and showcase the critical work your Mosquito and Vector Control District is doing, especially as dengue cases rise across California.

Summer Board Meeting Minutes Now Available

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A Board Meeting Summary email is available as well. Click here to view.

World Mosquito Day Outreach Materials Now Available

World Mosquito Day is observed each year on August 20 to raise awareness about the global impact of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika, and West Nile virus.

To support outreach efforts, we’ve created a set of ready-to-use social media graphics and videos in both English and Spanish. These materials are designed to help organizations and individuals share prevention messages and encourage community action and awareness.