ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials honors researchers for creative contributions grounded in fundamental chemistry, encouraging work on materials with actual or potential technological importance.
ACS Award in Polymer Chemistry honors researchers for pioneering polymer synthesis or discoveries in polymer physical chemistry that advance understanding and address global needs for advanced materials.
ACS Award for Creative Invention recognizes an individual inventor's practical application of chemistry or chemical engineering research to advance people's material prosperity and happiness.
ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry honors researchers for fundamental work on inorganic substances’ preparation, properties, reactions, or structure, encouraging original research that advances the field.
ACS Award in Pure Chemistry supports early-career researchers by recognizing fundamental research of unusual merit, encouraging original, independent thought and scientific accomplishment in pure chemistry.
ACS Award in Surface Chemistry honors contributors to the field for teaching, writing, research, and administration that advance surface chemistry, benefit society, and serve the scientific community.