ACS Award in Colloid Chemistry

Award at a Glance

TypeAward
Recipient Industry, Faculty, Chemistry Professional, International
Category National Awards,  Community Recognition
FieldColloid & Surface Chemistry
Amount$5,000 + Expenses
DeadlineDecember 15, 2025

Nomination Period Extended: Due to the impacts of the federal government shutdown on many of our members, we have extended the nomination period for the 2027 National Awards until December 15 at 11:59 PM ET.

Purpose

To recognize and encourage outstanding scientific contributions to colloid chemistry.

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.

Eligibility

The nominee must have made outstanding scientific contributions to colloid 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

The nomination period is open from July 1 to November 1 annually. Learn more about submitting a nomination for the ACS National Awards.

Selection Committee Rubric for the ACS Award in Colloid Chemistry (XLSX, 14 KB)

 

Sponsor

Sponsored by the Colgate-Palmolive Company

History

The award was established as the ACS Award in Colloid and Surface Chemistry in 1952 and supported until 1993 by the Kendall Co. The Procter & Gamble Co. sponsored the award from 1994 to 2013. Colgate-Palmolive Company began sponsorship of the award in 2014.


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Email: awards@acs.org

2025 Colloid Chemistry Award Recipient Norman J. Wagner
2025 Recipient Norman J. Wagner (Center) is Presented with His Award by Dorothy J. Phillips, ACS President (Left) and Sponsor Representative Long Pan (Right)
Photo by EPNAC.com

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