Rules for eligibility:

- The author is a current member of ASEE and of the Environmental Engineering Division.
- The paper must be submitted to the proceedings.
- The author (not a graduate student or colleague) must present the paper. For multiple authors, at least one paper author must be a division member, and the presentation at the conference must be made by a division member. In cases of multiple qualified authors, the prize will be split. Prize is currently dinner for winner + 1 guest and recognition at the Division dinner, a plaque, and an honorarium of $200.

Current evaluation method: One-half of points from oral presentation, one-half from paper in the proceedings.

Oral: (from the ASEE Session Evaluation Form)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the subject
- Effectiveness of the presentation
- Ability to involve the group
- Length of presentation

Written:
- Technical accuracy
- Readability
- Value to the profession
- Presentation and argument of the problem or hypothesis
- Tables/graphs
- References

The division also uses its own conference evaluation forms for the oral presentation evaluation, with points assigned in these areas:

- Organization of the presentation
- Clarity of the presentation
- Value of the topic to the audience
- Appropriate level of detail
- Use of visual aids
- Delivery