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

August 15, 2025 (Nomination Deadline)

Cash award (typically $1,000), plaque, and reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses to the ACS Regional Meeting

Recognizes outstanding high school chemistry teachers in ACS Regions with a cash award, plaque, and travel reimbursement.

Nominees and nominators do not need to be ACS members.

--- ## Description The award recognizes, encourages, and stimulates excellence among high school chemistry teachers within the American Chemical Society (ACS) Regions. Recipients are honored for their exceptional teaching, leadership, and contributions to chemistry education. The recognition includes a cash award, a plaque, and travel reimbursement to attend the ACS Regional Meeting where the award is presented. The recipient’s institution may also receive a certificate or plaque for display. Awardees may be invited to deliver a keynote address or participate in a symposium with other teachers. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination Deadline: August 15, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - The award consists of: - A cash prize (typically $1,000) - An engraved plaque - Reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses to attend the ACS Regional Meeting where the award is presented - A certificate or plaque for the recipient's institution (optional, for display) --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must: - Be actively engaged in teaching chemistry or a chemical science in a high school (grades 9–12) on at least a half-time basis. - Nominations: - May be submitted by any individual except members of the award selection committee or currently enrolled students of the nominee. - Neither the nominee nor the nominator needs to be an ACS member. - The nomination should demonstrate as many of the following as possible: - High-quality teaching and effective presentation methods - Ability to challenge and inspire students - Extracurricular involvement in chemistry (e.g., science fairs, clubs) - Ongoing professional development (e.g., advanced degrees, courses, meetings) - Leadership and active involvement in the profession --- ## Application Process - Prepare the following materials: - Nominator information - Recommendation letter - Nominee information - Nominee’s statement on teaching philosophy - Nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV) - Submit nominations by email to [reglmtgs@acs.org](mailto:reglmtgs@acs.org) or, for some regions, to the designated regional awards contact (e.g., [awards@sermacs2025.org](mailto:awards@sermacs2025.org)). - Refer to your ACS Regional Meeting website for region-specific submission instructions or forms. --- ## Additional Information - The award is supported by the ACS Division of Chemical Education (DivCHED) endowment. - Past recipients and additional resources (including nomination tips and supporting document templates) are available on the ACS website. - Awardees may be invited to present at the regional meeting. --- ## External Links - [ACS Regional Awards for Excellence in High School Teaching (Official Page)](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/regional-awards-for-excellence-in-high-school-teaching.html) - [ACS Division of Chemical Education (DivCHED)](https://www.divched.org/) - [SERMACS & SWRM Regional Awards Nomination Details](https://www.sermacs2025.org/awards.html) - [Past Recipients List (PDF)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/meetings/regional/awards/High_School_Teacher_Award.pdf) - [Being an Effective Nominator (PDF)](https://www.chemedx.org/system/files/being_an_effective_nominator_0_0.pdf) - [Do I Need a Curriculum Vitae? (PDF)](https://www.chemedx.org/system/files/do_i_need_a_curriculum_vitae_0_0.pdf) - [Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement (PDF)](https://www.chemedx.org/system/files/writing_a_teaching_philosophy_statement_0_0.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries, nominations | [reglmtgs@acs.org](mailto:reglmtgs@acs.org) | | SERMACS/SWRM nominations | [awards@sermacs2025.org](mailto:awards@sermacs2025.org) | | ACS main contact | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | ACS phone | +1 800-227-5558 | ---

Regional Awards for Excellence in High School Teaching

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