Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society

Purpose

To recognize the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the ACS, contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the Society.

Description

The award consists of $5,000, a certificate, and an inscription of the recipient’s name on a plaque displayed at ACS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

History

The ACS Board of Directors established the award in 2001 with support from the ACS General Endowment Fund.

Contact Information ACS National Awards Program American Chemical Society 1155 16th Street NW | Washington, DC 20036 Email: awards@acs.org

Eligibility

The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background. A nominee will have been a member of the ACS for at least 15 years and will have made significant contributions to the ACS. The volunteerism to be recognized may comprise a variety of activities, including, but not limited to, the initiation or sponsorship of a singular endeavor or exemplary performance as a member or chair of a national ACS committee or an elected division or local section officer, or outstanding service in a leadership role in regional meeting(s) or a local section. Past and present members of the ACS Board of Directors and staff are ineligible for the award.