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

February 15, 2026 (Nomination/Annual Report submission)

Recognition award; no monetary prize specified.

Annual award honoring local ACS sections for innovative sustainability programs that educate the public on chemistry’s role in sustainable solutions.

Only local ACS sections are eligible; self-nomination via annual report is required.

--- ## Description This annual recognition, sponsored by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Environment and Sustainability, celebrates a local ACS section that has introduced a novel and outstanding program promoting sustainability at the local level. The award supports the ACS Strategic Plan by highlighting programs that educate diverse audiences—such as students, teachers, the general public, and local businesses—about the transformative role of chemistry in achieving sustainability. Activities that raise public awareness of chemistry’s value in sustainable products, improved quality of life, or environmental stewardship are especially favored. --- ## Due Dates - February 15, 2026: Nomination/Annual Report submission deadline for the ChemLuminary Award for Outstanding Sustainability Activities --- ## Funding Amount - This is a recognition award; no monetary prize is specified. - Awardees receive ACS-wide recognition for their sustainability initiatives. --- ## Eligibility - Only local ACS sections are eligible to apply. - Individuals, other organizations, and non-ACS groups are not eligible. - Programs must be new, outstanding, and focused on promoting sustainability at the local level. - Activities should align with the ACS Strategic Plan and demonstrate educational and/or public awareness impact. --- ## Application Process - Local ACS sections must self-nominate their sustainability activities through their section’s [Annual Report](https://www.acs.org/officer-toolkit/operations/annual-reporting.html). - The annual report is submitted online via [ACS Community Connection](http://www.communityconnection.acs.org/). - The submission should detail: - Which ACS sustainability position statements are addressed - The target audience (e.g., government, public, academia, industry) - Actions and activities completed, including planning, presentation, and audience engagement - How chemistry’s role in sustainability was promoted - Expected outcomes and broader impacts - Only complete annual reports submitted by the deadline are considered. - For technical issues or access to the reporting system, contact [connection@acs.org](mailto:connection@acs.org). --- ## Additional Information - Programs that raise public awareness and demonstrate the impact of chemistry on sustainability are preferred. - The award is highly competitive and intended to showcase best practices for other ACS sections. - For guidance or questions about nomination content, contact the award administrator (see below). --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/outstanding-sustainability-activities.html) - [ACS Annual Reporting Portal](https://www.acs.org/officer-toolkit/operations/annual-reporting.html) - [ACS Community Connection (Reporting System)](http://www.communityconnection.acs.org/) - [ACS Committee on Environment and Sustainability](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/environmental-improvement.html) - [ChemLuminary Awards Overview](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/chemluminary.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------| | Award Administrator | [w_hartwig@acs.org](mailto:w_hartwig@acs.org) | | | ACS General Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | | ACS Community Connection Help | [connection@acs.org](mailto:connection@acs.org) | |

ChemLuminary Award for Outstanding Sustainability Activities

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