James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public

Award at a Glance

TypeAward
Recipient General Public, Faculty, Industry, Chemistry Professional
Category National Awards
Amount$5,000 + expenses
DeadlineNovember 1, 2022

Purpose

To recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding reporting directly to the public, which materially increases the public's knowledge and understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields.

Description

The award consists of $5,000, a medallion with a presentation box, and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The medallion will be presented during the award address.

Eligibility

A nominee must have made noteworthy presentations through a medium of public communication to increase the American public's understanding of chemistry and chemical progress. This information will have been disseminated through the press, radio, television, films, online media, the lecture platform, or books for the lay public. 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. Learn more about ACS National Award Nominations.

Sponsor

American Chemical Society

History

In 1984 James H. Stack was added to the award name. The award was established in 1955 as the James T. Grady Award and is supported by the ACS.

Contact Information

Awards Office
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-4801
Phone: 202-872-4575
Fax: 202-776-8008
awards@acs.org

photo of Jennifer Maclachlan presented with her award
2022 recipient Jennifer L. Maclachlan (center) is presented his award by Preston MacDougall and Dorothy J. Phiilips (right), and Angela K. Wilson, ACS President (left).
Photo by Nam Thai, EPNAC.com

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