Funding & Awards

ChemLuminary Awards

Award at a Glance

TypeAward

Recipient International, Volunteer

Category Community Recognition, Public Service & Outreach

AmountNo cash award available

DeadlineFebruary 15, 2023

Contactchemluminary@acs.org

Nominate

Celebrate Your Outstanding Programming!

ACS ChemLuminary Awards honor the best examples of programming, outreach, and operations from ACS local sections, technical divisions, regional meetings, and international chemical sciences chapters.

Officers should submit ChemLuminary Awards nominations through Community Connection as part of the ACS Annual Report. The nomination period is November 1 to February 15.

Description

How to Nominate

All ChemLuminary Awards nominations should be submitted by local section, technical division and international chemical sciences chapter officers via the Annual Report. Please contact the officers of your group to inquire about submitting a nomination.

The 24th Annual ChemLuminary Awards ceremony was held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Tuesday, August 23. Amber S. Hinkle, Covestro, recipient of the 2022 Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society, delivered the keynote address, and the presentations of awards given by 18 committees of the Society followed. This year's theme, “ACS Volunteers – Sustained Excellence,” honored our volunteers' work to continue improving all people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.

Contact Information

chemluminary@acs.org
(202) 872-4575

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