[American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org)

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline)

$6,000 cash award shared by team members; certificates for each member and their employers

Recognizes multidisciplinary teams in chemistry for successfully commercializing innovative ideas into products that benefit society.

--- ## Description This award honors multidisciplinary teams whose collaborative efforts have transformed innovative ideas in the chemical or allied industries into commercially successful products or processes that provide special value to society. The award celebrates the impact of teamwork in advancing innovation from concept to market, highlighting the importance of technical collaboration in the chemical sciences. --- ## Due Dates - **Nomination Period:** July 1, 2024 – November 1, 2024 - **Nomination Deadline:** November 1, 2024 - **Award Presentation:** Winners announced August 2026; awards presented in 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Award:** $6,000 (shared equally among all team members) - **Additional Recognition:** Each team member receives a certificate; certificates are also provided to the employers of the team. --- ## Eligibility - The nominated team must be multidisciplinary and consist of at least two members. - At least one team member must be an ACS member in good standing. - The team's accomplishments must be documented in technical literature (publications or patents). - The innovation must be commercialized and demonstrate clear societal value. - The commercialization must have occurred without major adverse impacts on human health or the environment. - The award is open regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. - Nominators do **not** need to be ACS members. - An individual may serve as the primary nominator for one nomination and provide a letter of support for another nomination for each ACS National Award per year. --- ## Application Process - **Nomination Window:** Open annually from July 1 to November 1. - **How to Nominate:** Submit nominations through the [ACS National Awards online nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - **Required Materials:** - Completed nomination form - Letter of recommendation from the nominator - Documentation of the team's accomplishments (publications, patents, etc.) - Support letters (optional, but recommended) - **Guidelines:** Refer to the [ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) for detailed instructions. --- ## Additional Information - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless selected or withdrawn. - The award is sponsored by [ACS Corporation Associates](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/corporation-associates.html). - The award was established in 1994. - [Past recipients are listed here](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-team-innovation/past-recipients.html). --- ## External Links - [ACS Award for Team Innovation Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-team-innovation.html) - [Nomination Guidelines and Requirements](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Submit a Nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [ACS Corporation Associates (Sponsor)](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/corporation-associates.html) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-team-innovation/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards Program | American Chemical Society
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ACS Award for Team Innovation

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