Henry H. Storch Award in Energy Chemistry

Award at a Glance

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

Purpose

To recognize distinguished contributions to fundamental or engineering energy related research & development and education that address the world's energy and chemical challenges.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses (maximum) to the ACS National Meeting at which the award will be presented and at which the recipient will deliver an award address at a symposium of the ACS Division of Energy and Fuels (ENFL).

Eligibility

The award is given annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution or contributions to fundamental or engineering energy related research & development and education that address the world's energy and chemical challenges. Areas of interest include: hydrocarbon fuels, energy storage, renewable energy sources, and production of energy via such methods as fuel cells and solar photovoltaics. The award is 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.

Endowment Donor

ACS Division of Energy and Fuels

History

The Henry H. Storch award is endowed thanks to the generosity of the ACS Division of Energy and Fuels (ENFL).

This award has a long history starting in 1964 when the Fuel Chemistry Division (with the help of the ACS Pittsburgh Local Section) established it to honor Henry H. Storch a physical chemist who made numerous contributions to coal chemistry and catalysis and was the director of research at the U.S. Bureau of Mines.

The award was given by the Fuel Chemistry Division unit until it became an ACS National Award sponsored by Exxon from 1987-1995. The Fuel Chemistry Division sponsored the award from 1996-2011 (co-sponsored by Elsevier from 1998-2010). The Division of Energy and Fuels (ENFL) sponsored the award from 2012-2018; and in 2018 endowed it, providing enduring support for the award. In 2022, ENFL generously supplemented the award’s endowment to further strengthen the award’s financial status.

Past Recipients

  • 2022 - Robert L. McCormick
  • 2021 - Harry W. Deckman
  • 2020 - Saiful Islam

Contact Information

Awards Office
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-4801
Phone: 202-872-4409
Fax: 202-776-8008
awards@acs.org

photo of Robert L. McCormick presented with his award
2022 recipient Robert L. McCormick (center) is presented his award by Jingbo Liu (right), and Angela K. Wilson, ACS President (left).
Photo by Nam Thai, EPNAC.com

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