Dr. Carla Atkinson is the awardee of the the 2024 Society of Freshwater Science (SFS) Leadership Award, which recognizes early or mid-career SFS members for extraordinary work on behalf of the society. Dr. Atkinson has been highly active in the society for 15 years and is a co-founder and the current President of the Southeast Chapter of SFS. The SFS webpage about this year’s award details Dr. Atkinson’s many contributions to the society and freshwater science in general. Congratulations Carla!!