James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public
James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public supports public communicators whose reporting builds public understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields.
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Detailed instructions for preparing and finalizing your nomination are no longer included on the page, so check the linked ACS nomination guidelines and portal before submitting. The nomination window remains August 5–December 5, 2026, for the 2028 award cycle, with no changes to funding or eligibility.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (2028 nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 award plus up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement, a medallion, and a certificate
Summary: Recognizes outstanding public communication that increases understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields.
Key Information: Nominees must have made noteworthy public-facing presentations; ACS membership is not required for nominees or nominators.
Description
Sponsored by the American Chemical Society (ACS), this national award recognizes, encourages, and stimulates outstanding reporting directly to the public that materially increases understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. It honors accomplished public communicators whose work explains chemistry and chemical progress to nonspecialist audiences.
Recognized work may reach the public through the press, radio, television, films, online media, lecture platforms, or books for lay readers. The award focuses on noteworthy presentations and their contribution to public understanding. Selection considers societal benefit, alignment with the award’s purpose, scientific impact, innovation, and service to ACS goals and the scientific community.
