Student Chapter Award
Award at a Glance
Purpose
To provide recognition for ACS student chapters on the basis of their programs and activities.
Description
Awards available to student chapters are Outstanding, Commendable, and Honorable Mention. Chapters can also apply to the Green Chemistry Student Chapter Award.
Student chapters participate in setting goals, budgeting, chapter development, service and outreach, and professional development. Student chapters that receive an award are recognized during a ceremony at the ACS Spring Meeting.
Eligibility
All student chapters that submit a report for the academic year will be considered.
Deadline
May 31 annually
How to Apply
Submit a chapter report detailing events, including pictures, flyers, and additional materials, submitting a detailed budget, and answering the report questions.
Judging Process
A panel of faculty advisors review the reports based on criteria and considerations and provide feedback on how to make the chapter more successful.
Notification
Student chapters will be notified in September about their awards via email to the faculty advisor. The awards will also be available in the Student Chapters Online portal.
Sponsor
Society Committee on Education (SOCED)
Recipients
For the 2022-2023 academic year, SOCED awarded 56 chapters outstanding, 90 chapters commendable, and 78 chapters honorable mention.
Contact Information
ACS Student Chapters: undergrad@acs.org
ACS International Student Chapters: isc@acs.org