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

February 15, 2026 (Nomination/submission deadline)

Recognition award; no monetary prize specified.

Honors a local ACS section for launching an outstanding new program advancing sustainability and educating about chemistry’s role in sustainable solutions.

--- ## Description This annual award recognizes a local section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) that has introduced a new and exceptional program promoting sustainability at the community level. The honored program must demonstrate how it educates people about the transformative impact of chemistry in achieving sustainability, aligning with the ACS Strategic Plan. Priority is given to initiatives that raise public awareness or educate groups such as students, teachers, the general public, or local businesses about the importance of chemistry in creating sustainable products, improving lives, or enhancing the environment. --- ## Due Dates - February 15, 2026: Nomination/submission deadline (via the local section’s Annual Report) --- ## Funding Amount - This is a recognition award; no monetary prize is specified. --- ## Eligibility - Only local sections of the American Chemical Society are eligible. - The nominated program must be a new and outstanding initiative focused on advancing sustainability at the local level. - Programs should demonstrate educational impact and alignment with the ACS Strategic Plan for sustainability. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted through the local section’s [Annual Report](https://www.acs.org/officer-toolkit/operations/annual-reporting.html). - Self-nomination is encouraged; each local section should highlight its sustainability activities for consideration. --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by the [ACS Committee on Environment and Sustainability (CES)](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/environmental-improvement.html). - Programs that engage or educate students, teachers, the general public, or local businesses about chemistry’s role in sustainability are favored. - See [recent winners of ChemLuminary Awards](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/chemluminary.html) for examples. --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page (ACS)](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/outstanding-sustainability-activities.html) - [Annual Report Submission Portal](https://www.acs.org/officer-toolkit/operations/annual-reporting.html) - [ACS Committee on Environment and Sustainability](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/environmental-improvement.html) - [Past ChemLuminary Award Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/chemluminary.html) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------| | ACS Awards Contact | [w_hartwig@acs.org](mailto:w_hartwig@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | | ACS General Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 |

ChemLuminary Award for Outstanding Sustainability Activities - American Chemical Society

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