Regional Awards for Excellence in High School Teaching
ACS Regional Awards honor outstanding high school chemistry teachers for excellence, innovation, and leadership in chemistry education across ACS Regions.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Nomination deadline for Regional Awards for Excellence in High School Teaching (projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 cash award, engraved plaque, and reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses to the regional ACS meeting
Summary: Honors outstanding high school chemistry teachers within ACS Regions through recognition, a cash award, and participation at a regional meeting.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may shift.
Description
The Regional Awards for Excellence in High School Teaching are presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Chemical Education to recognize and encourage outstanding high school chemistry teachers across ACS Regions. Established in 2004, the award aims to honor educators who demonstrate exceptional teaching quality, innovative instructional methods, the ability to inspire students, engagement in extracurricular chemistry activities, ongoing professional development, and leadership within their profession. Recipients receive a cash prize, an engraved plaque, and reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses to attend the ACS Regional Meeting where the award is presented. The recipient’s institution also receives a certificate or plaque for display. Awardees may be invited to deliver a keynote address or participate in a symposium at the meeting.
