Funding & Awards

E. Ann Nalley Regional Awards for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society

Award at a Glance

TypeAward
Recipient Volunteer
Category Public Service & Outreach,  Regional
Amount-

Purpose

To recognize the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the American Chemical Society, contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the Society through their regional activities.

Eligibility

A nominee must be a member of the American Chemical Society residing in a local section within the region, and will have made significant contributions to their region of the American Chemical Society. The volunteerism to be recognized may include a variety of activities, including but not limited to the initiation or sponsorship of a singular endeavor or exemplary leadership in the region. Past and present members of the ACS Board of Directors and staff are ineligible for this award. The awards committee of the region, or its equivalent, will select the recipient.

History

This award was instituted in 2006 by ACS Past President E. Ann Nalley as part of her presidential initiative to recognize ACS volunteerism. It is Dr. Nalley’s wish that the award continue in perpetuity at each regional meeting.

Contact Information

Contact information for each region is located on the ACS Regional Meeting Staff page.

Past Recipients

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