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

March 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026

$1,000 cash prize, plaque, and travel expenses to ACS Spring meeting (one-time award)

Recognizes excellence and professionalism among applied chemical technology professionals, with a cash prize, plaque, and travel support.

--- ## Description This award honors technicians, operators, analysts, and other applied chemical technology professionals who demonstrate outstanding technical achievement, leadership, mentoring, communication, and contributions to quality, safety, and community activities in the chemical technology field. Recipients receive a $1,000 cash prize, a commemorative plaque, and travel expenses to attend a special luncheon at the ACS Spring meeting where the award is presented. The program is administered by the ACS Committee on Chemical Technical Professionals (CTP). --- ## Due Dates - March 30, 2026: National nomination packet deadline for consideration for the following year - September 30, 2026: Nomination packet receipt deadline (recurring annual deadline) All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 cash prize - Commemorative plaque - Travel expenses covered for winner to attend the ACS Spring meeting --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must be currently employed as a chemical technician, process operator, laboratory analyst, or other applied chemical technology professional. - Must have a minimum of five years of employment in the field. - ACS membership is not required. - Members of the Executive Board of the ACS Committee on Chemical Technical Professionals are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Submit a completed nomination form and at least one letter of recommendation. - Additional supporting materials may be included (see online application for details). - Nomination packets must be received by the relevant deadline (March 30 for the following year's award, or September 30 for the current cycle). - Nominations are evaluated on technical achievement, leadership, mentoring, communication/publications, awards, community activities, and contributions to quality and safety. - For tips on preparing a strong nomination, refer to ACS's online guidance. --- ## Additional Information - Do not include proprietary or confidential information in the nomination packet. - Clearly address all evaluation criteria and quantify impact where possible. - Provide the nominee’s full professional address. --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/national-chemical-technician-award.html) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national-chemical-technician-award/past-recipients.html) - [ACS Committee on Chemical Technical Professionals (CTP)](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/chemical-technical-professionals.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------| | ACS CTP (Award Admin) | [ctp@acs.org](mailto:ctp@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | For general inquiries, visit the [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html).

National Chemical Technician Award - American Chemical Society

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