Heroes of Chemistry Award Recipients

Congratulations to the ACS Heroes of Chemistry, who have made the world better through their effort, ingenuity, creativity and perseverance.

2024 Recipients


In 2024, the American Chemical Society honors researchers and companies that developed products that have led to significant advancements in health, medicine and more. Read the press release to learn more about the winners.

  • Abbvie: RINVOQ®
  • Amgen and Bristol Myers Squibb: Otezla®
  • Corteva Agriscience: Rinskor™
  • DuPont: Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Insulation 
  • Savannah River Mission Completion: Eliminating Cold War-era nuclear waste 

Featured Videos

Learn more about the work of ACS Heroes of Chemistry in this video playlist.

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