ACS Fellows Nominations

Nomination Form Information

  • Only information submitted via the nomination form will be used to evaluate the nominee.  Correct spelling and grammar is important to the presentation of the nominee.
  • A candidate may receive more than one nomination provided that no more than one of the nominations is an individual nomination (e.g., a nomination submitted by a Division and also one submitted by an individual member). In the selection process, each nomination will be evaluated on its own merit and the ratings/scores will be aggregated in making the selection. A nominee receiving more than one nomination would have no intrinsic advantage or disadvantage relative to nominees with single nominations.
  • A member who is nominated and not selected may be re-nominated in subsequent years by the same or different nominators.  Nominations are not carried over from year to year.

Nomination Form Components

Download the 2024 ACS Fellows Nomination Checklist for a list of information/documents needed for a complete nomination submission.

Login

  • The Primary Nominator is responsible for submitting the nomination online.
  • The Primary Nominator may log in to the nomination system using their ACS ID and Password or their Last Name and Member Number.
  • Only members who are eligible to nominate will be allowed to log in to the nomination system.  Refer to the Eligibility and Selection Criteria page for more information.

Nomination Type

  • Once logged in, the Primary Nominator must first indicate the Nomination Type (e.g., Committee) and, if applicable, the nominating body (e.g., Technician Affairs).
  • Only the nomination type(s) for which the Primary Nominator is eligible to submit will be displayed.
  • Refer to the Nomination Types page for more information.

Nominee Identification

  • Once the Primary Nominator has identified the nomination type, the next requirement is to identify and select the nominee.
  • The Primary Nominator can search for the nominee by name or member number.
  • The search feature accesses the ACS membership database and only members who are eligible to be nominated will appear in the search results.  Refer to the Eligibility and Selection Criteria page for more information.

Nominee Information

(1) Code of Conduct

  • Respond to the following statement regarding the nominee: “To the best of my knowledge, including past and present circumstances, the nominee: (1) Employs and requires good safety protocols and practices in their laboratory and/or work environment; (2) Adheres to the ACS Volunteer/National Meeting Attendee Conduct Policy when participating in ACS meetings and activities; (3) Upholds the highest ethical standards in their laboratory and/or work environment; and (4) Otherwise engages in conduct that is consistent with both the objects of the American Chemical Society as stated in Article II Section I of its Constitution and the Chemical Professional's Code of Conduct.
  • A ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ response is required. A 'No' response requires an explanation.
Screenshot of the Code of Conduct Menu From the ACS Fellows Online Nomination System

(2) Award Citations

  • Describe the nominee's contributions in these two areas in a manner suitable for publication:
    (1) Contribution to the Science/Profession Citation: Describe the nominee's most significant contribution and its impact in the science, the profession, education, and/or management.
    (2) Contribution to the ACS Community Citation: Describe the nominee's most significant volunteer service and its impact in the ACS community.
  • Both citations are required and each citation must be 30 words or less.
  • Please note that the ACS Fellows Program considers compensated positions (e.g. ACS journal editorial positions) to be professional and not volunteer contributions. Please include compensated positions in the Science/Profession Citation and not in the ACS Community Citation.
Screenshot of the Award Citations Menu From the ACS Fellows Online Nomination System

(3) Professional Organization Affiliations

  • Enter up to six of the nominee's most significant professional organization affiliations in the ACS and/or other professional organizations.
  • In this section, if the nominee has affiliations in their ACS member record (e.g., positions held in ACS National Committees), the Primary Nominator will see a link to open the nominee's ACS Positions Report so that they may copy and paste the desired ACS activities information into the affiliation fields.
  • Required fields for each record: Professional Organization Name, Position/Title, From (Year), To (Year/Present)
Screenshot of the Professional Organization Affiliations Menu From the ACS Fellows Online Nomination System

(4) Volunteer Service to the ACS Community

  • Enter up to six of the most significant examples of the nominee’s documented excellence and leadership in volunteer service, based on specific results achieved, in service to the ACS and its membership and community. 
  • Each of the (up to) six volunteer service examples/activities should be entered and saved as a separate record.
  • Please note that the ACS Fellows Program considers compensated positions (e.g. ACS journal editorial positions) to be professional and not volunteer contributions. Please include compensated positions in the Contributions to the Science/Profession section and not in this section.
  • Required fields for each record: Volunteer Service Title, From (Year), To (Year/Present), Volunteer Service Details (200 words or less in the text box), and Summary of Impact/Significance (50 words or less in the text box)
Screenshot of the Volunteer Service Menu From the ACS Fellows Online Nomination System

(5) Contributions to the Science/Profession

  • Enter up to six of the most significant examples of the nominee's documented excellence and leadership that has an impact in the science, the profession, education, and/or management.
  • Each of the (up to) six science/profession contributions should be entered and saved as a separate record.
  • Required fields for each record: Science/Profession Contribution Title, From (Year), To (Year/Present), Science/Profession Contribution Details (200 words or less in the text box), and Summary of Impact/Significance (50 words or less in text box)
Screenshot of the Contributions to the Science/Profession Menu From the ACS Fellows Online Nomination System

(6)  Honors and Awards

  • Enter up to six major honors/awards for the nominee.
  • In this section, if the nominee has received an ACS National Award, the Primary Nominator will see a link to open the nominee's Honors and Awards Report so that they may copy and paste the desired ACS National Award information into the honor/award fields.
  • Required fields for each record: Honor/Award Name, Award Sponsor, Year Received
Screenshot of the Honors and Awards Menu From the ACS Fellows Online Nomination System

Nominator Letters

  • Each nomination requires two Secondary Nominators.
  • To identify the Secondary Nominators, the Primary Nominator can search for them by name or member number in the online nomination system.
  • The search feature accesses the ACS membership database and only members who are eligible to be secondary nominators will appear in the search results.  Refer to the Eligibility and Selection Criteria page for more information.

Nominator Letters

  • Three letters of recommendation must be uploaded, one from the Primary Nominator and one from each of the two Secondary Nominators.
  • It is recommended that one Secondary Nominator focus on the nominee’s volunteer service to the ACS community and the other Secondary Nominator focus on the nominee's scientific/professional contributions. Among the three letters, there should be a clear description of the nominee's excellence and leadership and its impact in both of these areas.
  • In order to provide a diverse perspective regarding the eligibility of the candidate, it is strongly recommended that the letters of recommendation address the breadth of the candidate’s professional contributions and volunteer service to the ACS community and not be limited just to the nominee’s contributions in research/teaching/management or as a member of a Committee, Local Section, or Division.
  • Letters of recommendation should be on official letterhead, where applicable.
  • Limit each letter to two 2 pages or 800 words, with no less than 11 point font.
  • Only PDF file format is accepted.

Letter of Attestation (If Applicable)

  • The online nomination system will verify if a Letter of Attestation is required based on the status of the nominators. If a Letter of Attestation is required, the system will prompt the Primary Nominator to upload one.
  • If the nomination is being submitted on behalf of a Committee, International Chemical Sciences Chapter, Local Section, or ACS Division and the Chair of that body is not eligible to serve as the primary or a secondary nominator, the Chair must provide the Primary Nominator with a Letter of Attestation to be uploaded into the nomination system.
  • The Letter of Attestation should be authored by the Chair of the nominating body, include the nominee’s name, and attest that the nomination is indeed being submitted on behalf of the nominating body. If the Chair is the nominee, refer to the Nomination Types page for requirements regarding who must write the letter.
  • The letter will be verified by program staff but will not be seen by the Selection Committee.
  • Only PDF file format is accepted.

Resume/CV

  • The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae must be uploaded.
  • Limit file to 2 pages, with no less than 11 point font.
  • Distinguish refereed from non-refereed publications in the file.
  • Only PDF file format is accepted.

Supplementary Information (Optional)

  • If nominee information the Primary Nominator wants to include does not correspond to the designated sections of the nomination form, they should upload it in this optional section.
  • Support letters from persons who are not members of the ACS would be appropriate for this section.
  • If the nominee has proprietary work in industry, it is suggested that the nominator include a letter from someone in the nominee's management chain in this section.
  • Limit file to 5 pages or 2000 words for each nomination. 
  • Only PDF file format is accepted.

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