ACS Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry

Purpose

To recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of the chemistry of fluorine.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The award is presented in odd-numbered years at the Biennial Winter Fluorine Conference. The award is presented in even-numbered years during an ACS Spring Meeting at which the ACS Division of Fluorine Chemistry meets.

Eligibility

A nominee must have made an outstanding contribution or contributions to the field of fluorine chemistry. 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.

Deadline

November 1 (Annual Review)

How to Apply

November 1 (Annual Review)

Nominations for this award are not being accepted during the 2026 National Awards cycle due to a lack of funding.

Sponsor

If you have information about possible sponsors for this award, please contact awards@acs.org.

History

The award was established in 1971 by PCR, Inc. and was administered by the ACS Division of Fluorine Chemistry until 1990. Clariant LSM (Florida) Inc., formerly Lancaster Synthesis, Inc., sponsored the award from 1991 to 2003. SynQuest Laboratories Inc. sponsored the award in 2004 and 2006 and supported the award in 2008. Honeywell sponsored the award in 2005 and 2007 and from 2009 to 2014. The Juhua Group Technology Center China sponsored the award in 2015 and 2016. The ACS Division of Fluorine Chemistry sponsored the award from 2017 to 2020. Arkema sponsored the award in 2021 and 2022. The ACS Division of Fluorine Chemistry sponsored the award from 2023 to 2025.