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

November 2026: Nomination period opens | February 2027: Nomination submission deadline

No cash award; recognition honor only.

Recognizes outstanding programming, outreach, and operations by ACS local sections, divisions, regional meetings, and international chapters.

--- ## Description The ACS ChemLuminary Awards celebrate exemplary programming, outreach, and operational achievements by volunteers and groups within the American Chemical Society (ACS). These awards honor local sections, divisions, regional meetings, and international chemical sciences chapters for their impactful contributions to advancing chemistry and fostering community engagement. The awards spotlight innovative initiatives that further the mission of the ACS and recognize the dedication of volunteers who improve lives through chemistry. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination period (anticipated/projected): November 2026 to February 15, 2027 - Nomination submission deadline (anticipated/projected): February 15, 2027 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - There is **no cash award** associated with the ChemLuminary Awards. - Recipients receive recognition and a commemorative honor at the ACS ChemLuminary Awards ceremony. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible groups:** Only ACS local sections, divisions, regional meetings, and international chemical sciences chapters are eligible to be nominated. - **Nominators:** Nominations must be submitted by officers of the eligible ACS group (e.g., chair, chair-elect, secretary, treasurer, councilor). - **Nomination limits:** A local section or division may only nominate one event per award category. - **Administrative requirements:** Groups must have completed and had their administration and financial forms approved by the nomination deadline. - **Scope:** Any event or program held by an eligible group that meets the criteria for the specific award category is eligible, provided it demonstrates innovation and outstanding service. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Nominations are submitted via the [ACS Annual Report system](https://www.acs.org/officer-toolkit/operations/annual-reporting.html) using the [Community Connection portal](http://www.communityconnection.acs.org/). - **Who submits:** Only officers of the eligible ACS group can submit nominations. - **Required information:** Nominations should include: - Description of the event or program - Attendance and audience details - Impact on members and the broader community - Evidence of innovation and outstanding service - Collaboration with other groups (if applicable) - Successes and sustainability of the event - **Guidelines:** Refer to the [LSAC nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/chemluminary/lsac-guidelines.html) and [DAC nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/chemluminary/dac-guidelines.html) for detailed requirements. --- ## Additional Information - The ChemLuminary Awards encompass numerous categories, including programming for ethics, diversity, outreach, safety, industry engagement, and more. - The awards ceremony is held annually at the ACS National Meeting, where winners are formally recognized. - For a complete list of award categories and descriptions, visit the [ChemLuminary Award Descriptions page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/chemluminary/descriptions.html). --- ## External Links - [ACS ChemLuminary Awards Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/chemluminary.html) - [ChemLuminary Award Descriptions](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/chemluminary/descriptions.html) - [LSAC Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/chemluminary/lsac-guidelines.html) - [DAC Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/chemluminary/dac-guidelines.html) - [ACS Annual Report Submission Portal](http://www.communityconnection.acs.org/) - [ACS Officer Toolkit: Annual Reporting](https://www.acs.org/officer-toolkit/operations/annual-reporting.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------| | ChemLuminary Awards | chemluminary@acs.org | (202) 872-4575 | | ACS General Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | ---

ACS ChemLuminary Awards

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