ACS Award in Surface Chemistry recognizes chemistry professionals for distinguished contributions in teaching, writing, research, and administration that advance surface chemistry and benefit society.
The 2028 nomination window moved from August 1–December 1 to August 5–December 5, 2026. A two-page CV is now accepted instead of a biographical sketch, nominators must have an ACS ID, and other nomination and presentation details also changed.
ACS Award in Polymer Chemistry honors researchers for pioneering polymer synthesis and discoveries in polymer physical chemistry, recognizing basic-science advances relevant to global materials needs.
ACS Award in Colloid Chemistry recognizes scientists for outstanding contributions to colloid and surface chemistry, encouraging achievement that advances the field and benefits society rather than funding projects.
ACS Award in Pure Chemistry supports early-career researchers by recognizing fundamental research of unusual merit and originality, encouraging further scientific accomplishment in pure chemistry.
ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials supports researchers by honoring creative contributions grounded in fundamental chemistry that advance materials of actual or potential technological importance.
ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry honors industrial researchers for creative contributions to chemical, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical, or biochemical research that advance science and benefit society.