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

February 15, 2026

Recognition award; no monetary prize specified; presented annually at ChemLuminary Awards.

Honors exceptional ACS groups for promoting chemistry through communications programs.

--- ## Description The Communications Awards, presented by the Committee on Communicating Chemistry of the American Chemical Society (ACS), recognize outstanding efforts by ACS local sections, divisions, and international chapters in promoting chemistry to the public or to ACS members. The awards are designed to honor both new and ongoing communications programs, with an emphasis on activities primarily led by the local section, division, or chapter, though collaborations with other organizations are welcome. Two awards are presented annually—one for a new communications program and one for a continuing program—at the ChemLuminary Awards Ceremony. --- ## Due Dates - February 15, 2026: Nomination deadline for the Communications Awards (submit nominations via the ACS Annual Report) --- ## Funding Amount - These are recognition awards; no direct monetary prize is specified. - Recipients are honored at the annual ChemLuminary Awards Ceremony. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible nominees are ACS local sections, divisions, or international chapters. - Activities or programs nominated must be primarily driven by the local section, division, or chapter, though partnerships with other organizations are allowed. - Both new and continuing communications initiatives are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted through the [ACS Annual Report system](https://www.acs.org/officer-toolkit/operations/annual-reporting.html). - Individuals interested in nominating an activity should contact their local section, division, or international chapter leadership. - For further guidance, contact [PR-comms@acs.org](mailto:PR-comms@acs.org). --- ## Additional Information - Two Communications Awards are given each year: one for a new program and one for a continuing program. - Awardees are recognized at the ChemLuminary Awards Ceremony, typically held in the fall. - The program is sponsored by the [Committee on Communicating Chemistry](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/communicating-chemistry.html). --- ## External Links - [ACS Communications Awards Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/local-section-public-relations-award.html) - [ChemLuminary Awards](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/chemluminary.html) - [ACS Annual Report Nomination Portal](https://www.acs.org/officer-toolkit/operations/annual-reporting.html) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/local-section-public-relations-award/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |--------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | ACS Communications Awards | [PR-comms@acs.org](mailto:PR-comms@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Communications Awards - American Chemical Society

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