This ACS award honors individuals for outstanding volunteer contributions and leadership that advance the Society’s goals at the regional level, with recognition conferred at ACS regional meetings.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recognition is conferred at the ACS regional level.
Summary: Honors significant volunteer contributions to the American Chemical Society at the regional level.
Key Information: Award is recognition-based; not a research grant.
This award recognizes individuals who have made significant volunteer contributions to the American Chemical Society (ACS) at the regional level. Established in 2006 by ACS Past President E. Ann Nalley, the award celebrates those whose volunteerism has advanced the goals and objectives of the Society through regional activities, such as initiating or sponsoring projects or providing exemplary leadership. The award aims to perpetuate the spirit of volunteerism within the ACS community and is presented annually at each ACS regional meeting.