American Chemical Society honors Amber Hinkle with 2022 Award for Volunteer Service

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2021 — In observance of International Volunteer Day, the American Chemical Society (ACS) is recognizing Amber Hinkle, Ph.D., as the recipient of ACS’ 2022 Award for Volunteer Service. The award is presented annually to honor volunteer efforts that have served ACS and contributed to the organization’s goals and objectives.

Hinkle says that mentorship has been the greatest benefit of her time with ACS. “I have received a lot of mentoring through the different opportunities that volunteering allows, and I have been able to also mentor a lot of people,” she told Chemical & Engineering News. “That’s not the official role. But to me, that’s a great benefit of being involved in this way.”

Vice president of Covestro, one of the leading suppliers of premium polymers, she manages the company’s plant in Channelview, Texas, and is responsible for the operations of Covestro’s U.S.-based joint venture with LyondellBasell.

She has volunteered with ACS throughout her career and is recognized for displaying leadership in professional development, empowering women in the chemical enterprise and passionately pursuing excellence across ACS.