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

November 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026 (2026 nominations)

Recognition award; no monetary prize. Winners honored at an in-person ceremony.

Honors industrial teams whose chemical innovations have led to successful, commercialized products that benefit humankind.

--- ## Description The Heroes of Chemistry award, established by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in 1996, recognizes teams of industrial chemical scientists whose work has resulted in successful commercial products that have a significant positive impact on society. The award celebrates the creativity, technical excellence, and perseverance of chemists, chemical engineers, and allied professionals who have contributed to modern life through advancements in chemistry. Winners are recognized annually at a formal in-person ceremony. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination period for the 2026 award: **November 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026** --- ## Funding Amount - This is a recognition award; there is **no monetary prize**. - Awardees and their companies are honored at a black-tie dinner ceremony hosted by ACS. --- ## Eligibility - **Who Can Nominate:** - Any individual from a private or publicly owned for-profit company may submit a nomination on behalf of a team. - **Who Can Be Nominated:** - Teams of more than one person, including at least one active ACS member, who are chemists, chemical engineers, or allied professionals involved in developing a commercial product with significant benefit to humanity. - Nominees may include individuals from other companies, government or academic labs, incubators, or other organizations. - Former and deceased employees may also be included. - At least one team member must have an active ACS membership. --- ## Application Process - **Nomination Submission:** 1. Create an account in the [online nomination system](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs). 2. Select “Apply” and choose “2026 Heroes of Chemistry Nominations.” 3. Complete and upload all required materials before the February 1, 2026 deadline. 4. You may edit your nomination until submission; saved drafts are not considered complete. - **Required Nomination Materials:** - Descriptive summary of the product’s commercial use, benefit to humanity, chemistry’s central role, and nominee(s) involvement. - Summary of market, societal, and economic impact (financial summary). - Short biography or resume/CV (max. two pages) for each nominee. - Supporting materials such as brochures, articles, or press releases (optional but encouraged). - [Nominee Contact Form](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/industry/heroes/nominee-information-form.xlsx) for all team members, indicating ACS membership status. - **Selection Criteria:** - Technical merit of the innovation. - Evidence of commercial success (market share, financial performance, etc.). - Human impact and benefit to society. --- ## Additional Information - The number of awards given each year is determined by the Awards Selection Committee. - Deliberations of the Award Selection Committee are confidential. - Employees of companies represented on the Selection Committee may not participate in years when their companies are nominated. - Winners and their companies are featured in ACS communications and recognized at a formal event. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Nomination Instructions](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/heroes-of-chemistry.html) - [Online Nomination System](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [Nominee Contact Form (Excel Download)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/industry/heroes/nominee-information-form.xlsx) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/heroes-of-chemistry/past-recipients.html) - [ACS Board Committee on Corporation Associates](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/corporation-associates.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [chemhero@acs.org](mailto:chemhero@acs.org) | | ACS General Contact | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | ---

Heroes of Chemistry

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