George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education
George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education honors contributors to chemistry teaching, research, writing, and administration for achievements that advance education and public understanding of chemistry.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (2028 nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $2,500 in reimbursed travel expenses
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions to chemical education through teaching, research, writing, administration, and public understanding of chemistry.
Key Information: This is an achievement award, not project funding; ACS membership is not required for nominees or nominators.
Description
The George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education is an annual American Chemical Society (ACS) National Award recognizing outstanding contributions to chemical education in its broadest sense. It honors achievements that train professional chemists, disseminate reliable chemistry information, or integrate chemistry into the educational system. Its scope includes teaching at any level and sharing chemical knowledge with prospective chemists, chemistry professionals, students in other fields, and the general public.
Recognized activities include organization and administration, influential writing, educational research, instructional methodology, establishing instructional standards, and public enlightenment. Established in 1950 as the ACS Award in Chemical Education, the program recognizes existing achievements rather than funding a specified research project.
