Outreach Volunteer of the Year Award
The ACS Outreach Volunteer of the Year Award honors volunteers who make exceptional contributions to public engagement and chemistry outreach, with recognition at ACS events and in major media.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (annual)
Funding Amounts: Small gift and certificate; recognition at ACS events and in media.
Summary: Honors ACS volunteers for exceptional public outreach in chemistry, with recognition at events, in media, and through a global distinction.
Description
The Outreach Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS), recognizes the exceptional efforts of volunteers from ACS local sections and international chapters who engage the public and advance chemistry outreach. Awardees receive a small gift and a certificate during an event or meeting, and are further celebrated at the annual ChemLuminary Awards, on ACS social media, and in a dedicated article in Chemical & Engineering News. Since 2021, one Volunteer of the Year is selected by the ACS Committee on Community Activities (CCA) as the Global Outreach Volunteer of the Year.
