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

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline)

$5,000 cash award, certificate, up to $2,500 in travel expenses, and name inscribed on a plaque at ACS Headquarters

Recognizes long-term ACS members who have made significant volunteer contributions advancing the Society’s goals.

--- ## Description This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional volunteer service to the American Chemical Society (ACS), significantly advancing the Society’s mission and objectives. Recognized volunteer activities may include initiating or sponsoring impactful projects, exemplary committee or leadership service within ACS divisions or local sections, or outstanding contributions at regional meetings. The recipient receives a $5,000 award, a certificate, reimbursement of up to $2,500 in travel expenses to the ACS meeting where the award is presented, and their name inscribed on a permanent plaque at ACS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination period: July 1 – November 1, 2024 - Annual cycle; awards presented at the ACS Spring Meeting following selection --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 cash award - Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the presentation meeting - Certificate and permanent recognition on a plaque at ACS Headquarters --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must be an ACS member for at least 15 years. - Recognizes a broad range of volunteer activities, such as: - Initiating or sponsoring significant ACS projects - Serving as a member or chair of a national ACS committee - Holding elected office in a division or local section - Providing leadership at regional meetings or local sections - Open regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. - Past and present ACS Board of Directors members and ACS staff are ineligible. - Nominators do not need to be ACS members, but cannot be current selection committee or ACS Board members. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online between July 1 and November 1, 2024 via the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - Required materials: - Contact information for nominee, nominator, and support letter writers - Citation (≤25 words) for the award certificate - Recommendation letter (≤750 words) describing the nominee’s accomplishments and their alignment with the award’s purpose - Biographical sketch (≤2 pages, no publications or patents list) - List of up to 20 of the nominee’s most significant publications and patents (if relevant to the award purpose) - At least one support letter (≤400 words; a second is optional but encouraged) - Nominations remain active for three cycles if not selected, but should be updated each year as needed. --- ## Additional Information - Previous recipients and more details are available on the [award page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/award-for-volunteer-service-to-the-american-chemical-society/past-recipients.html). - Awards are presented during the ACS Spring Meeting at the National Awards Banquet and Ceremony. - Posthumous nominations are not accepted unless the nominee passes away after being announced as a recipient. - In rare cases, the award may be shared by more than one individual, but this requires prior approval. --- ## External Links - [Award information and eligibility](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/award-for-volunteer-service-to-the-american-chemical-society.html) - [ACS National Awards nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Nomination requirements & timeline](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations/requirements-and-timeline.html) - [Nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Past recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/award-for-volunteer-service-to-the-american-chemical-society/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards Program | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html)

Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society

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