Awards

This award was instituted in 2006 by ACS Past President E. Ann Nalley as part of her presidential initiative to recognize ACS volunteerism. With this award we recognize the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the American Chemical Society, contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the Society through their regional activities. Nomination requires a narrative statement, a biographical sketch and/or CV, and support letters. Submit nominations to SERMACS Awards Chair.

The Stanley C. Israel Regional Award recognizes individuals and/or institutions that have advanced diversity in the chemical sciences and significantly stimulated or fostered activities that promote inclusiveness within the ACS Regions. A letter of nomination, a CV or resume and supportive letters are required. Nominations are made directly to ACS National Office.

The Division of Chemical Education (DivCHED) established an endowment to support Regional Awards for Excellence in High School Teaching in each of the ACS Regions. Nominations require Nominator Information, Recommendation Letter, Nominee Information, Nominee’s Statement on Teaching Philosophy and Nominee’s CV. Submit nominations to SERMACS Awards Chair.

The award celebrates the successful innovations of industrial chemists and chemical engineers, either as individuals or in teams, that contribute to the health of their local and regional economy and the corporate leadership for its advancement of a healthy economy. Nominations require Nominator Information, Recommendation Letter, Nominee Information, Biographical Sketch and/or CV, and support letters. Submit nominations to SERMACS Awards Chair.

This award recognizes two or more organizations, including those within and external to ACS, for efforts which 1) improve the public perception and appreciation for chemistry, 2) promote chemical career advancement or entrepreneurship, 3) advance chemical enterprise advocacy, or 4) support STEM education and/or research. Nominations require a letter of nomination and supportive letters. Submit nominations to SERMACS Awards Chair.

Examples:
– You may have partnered with a local museum to help improve public perception of chemistry during CCEW or NCW.
– You may have partnered with local school systems to promote STEM education among middle school students.
– You may have partnered with a local chemical business or business group or with an ACS division to encourage entrepreneurship among young chemists.
– You may have partnered with a local business group to lobby at your state legislature on issues important to chemistry.
– You may have partnered with a division or a local business to offer ACS training courses to help members with their career advancement.

This award recognizes two or more organizations, including those within and external to ACS, for efforts which:
1) improve the public perception and appreciation for chemistry,
2) promote chemical career advancement or entrepreneurship,
3) advance chemical enterprise advocacy, or
4) support STEM education and/or research.