Make sure to include the primary sponsor's name in your PDF file name when submitting your nomination via email, as this is a newly added requirement. The updated guidelines also explicitly outline the ten specific award categories and focus areas for the 2026 cycle to help you target your application.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (submission window opens) | January 2027 (full nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no direct monetary prize. Up to 10 awards annually (one per category).
Summary: Honors innovative green chemistry technologies that advance sustainability, reduce hazards, and deliver environmental and economic benefits.
Key Information: Federal employees are not eligible as primary nominees; U.S. component required.