2009 Salutes to Excellence Recipients

Organization	Honoree	Date	Description
Nashville Section of the American Chemical Society	Dr. Stuart Burris	2/19/2009	For his outstanding service to the Nashville Section of ACS as 2008 Chair of the Section. Stuart was the glue that held the section together during the planning and implementation of SERMACS 2008.
Nashville Section of the American Chemical Society	Sports 4 All Foundation	2/19/2009	Sports 4 All Foundation was chosen as the Nashville Section's honoree for National Chemistry Week 2008, "Chemistry of Sports".
Nashville Section of the American Chemical Society	Kara G. Becker	2/19/2009	For outstanding contribution to the teaching profession through developing curriculum and teaching Advanced Placement Chemistry, Introductory Organic and Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Honors Chemistry, and Pre AP Intro to Chemistry and Physics.
Midland Section ACS	Jim and Laura Faith Bock, 2008 PittConScience Week Coordinators	3/9/2009	Jim Bock has Presented 11 "Appreciation Awards" and 20 "Extra Effort Education Awards". Individuals of these awards had taken steps to minimize the effects of Katrina, helped with recovery efforts, and improved school relations with the community and/or industry.
Dallas-Forth Worth ACS	Edward Biehl	3/31/2009	Has conducted outstanding research in organic synthesis with 225 scientific publications.
Dallas-Forth Worth ACS	Bob Patriz	3/31/2009	Over a 40 year member of ACS and an outstanding teacher at the Hockaday School for 25 years.
Dallas-Forth Worth ACS	Connie Hendrickson	3/31/2009	Has run an independent company for 25 years and has won the Green Chemistry Challenge Award in the small business division.
Division of Geochemistry	Frank J. Millero	3/26/2009	Outstanding Contribution to Geochemistry field.
Memphis Local Section	Mark Freilich	4/16/2009	Outstanding leadership and service to the Memphis Local Section as an executive committee member and as an active local section member.
Memphis Local Section	Ted Burkey	4/16/2009	Outstanding leadership and service to the Memphis Local Section as an executive committee member and as an active local section member. Continued to commit to the mission of ACS and effort in getting industry involved in our local section and support project SEED.
California Local Section	Igor Sobolev	5/30/2009	Igor has been an active member for over 30 years and has been the section treasurer for 15 years.
California Local Section	Thair Higgins	5/30/2009	An invaluable asset to the Section for many years. Has handled all of the section tax and employer obligations to state and federal institutions.
Office of the President, ACS	Amy Brodsky, Christina Savvides	2/23/2009	Outstanding performance, dedication, and commitment to the sciences during ACS Cleveland Local Section's chemistry contest for grades 6-8.
Office of the President, ACS	Dr. Robyn Hyde, Salt Lake Local Section	4/20/2009	Outstanding local section host during the 237th ACS National Meeting ins Salt Lake City, UT, April 22-26, 2009.
Office of the President, ACS	Joshua Badour, John Koch, and Dominic Sevilla	2/28/2009	Outstanding performance, cooperation, sportsmanship, and commitment to the Sciences during the Regional Science Olympiad competition for grades 6-8.
Office of the President, ACS	Discovery Gateway Children's Museum	3/21/2009	For its support of the ACS Presidential Outreach Event: Chocolate Fest.
Office of the President, ACS	Tamara England	3/21/2009	For her support of the ACS Presidential Outreach Event: Chocolate Fest.
Office of the President, ACS	Dr. Anita Orendt, Chair, Salt Lake Local Section	4/20/2009	Outstanding local section host during the 237th ACS National Meeting ins Salt Lake City, UT, April 22-26, 2009.
Office of the President, ACS	5-Bay City Public School's Science Fair Participants	4/26/2009	Outstanding performance, cooperation, sportsmanship, and commitment to the Sciences during the BCPS Science Fair 2009 competition for grades 4-8.
Office of the President, ACS	5-Bay City Public School's Science Fair Participants	4/26/2009	Outstanding performance, cooperation, sportsmanship, and commitment to the Sciences during the BCPS Science Fair 2009 competition for grades 4-8.
Office of the President, ACS	5-Bay City Public School's Science Fair Participants	4/26/2009	Outstanding performance, cooperation, sportsmanship, and commitment to the Sciences during the BCPS Science Fair 2009 competition for grades 4-8.
Office of the President, ACS	5-Bay City Public School's Science Fair Participants	4/26/2009	Outstanding performance, cooperation, sportsmanship, and commitment to the Sciences during the BCPS Science Fair 2009 competition for grades 4-8.
Office of the President, ACS	5-Bay City Public School's Science Fair Participants	4/26/2009	Outstanding performance, cooperation, sportsmanship, and commitment to the Sciences during the BCPS Science Fair 2009 competition for grades 4-8.
New York Section-Westchester Chemical Society	Emily Gould	5/16/2009	Outstanding service as secretary 2007-09, and extraordinary commitment to the High School Teachers Topical Group.
New York Section-Westchester Chemical Society	Emily Gould	5/16/2009	Outstanding service as secretary 2007-09, and extraordinary commitment to the High School Teachers Topical Group.
New York Section-Westchester Chemical Society	Jean Delfiner	5/7/2009	In appreciation and in recognition of extraordinary commitment, devotion, integrity and a distinguished Five year term as a co-chair of the Westchester Chemical Society, 2003-2008.
New York Section-Westchester Chemical Society	Jean Delfiner	5/7/2009	In appreciation and in recognition of extraordinary commitment, devotion, integrity and a distinguished Five year term as a co-chair of the Westchester Chemical Society, 2003-2008.
New York Section-Westchester Chemical Society	Joan Laredo-Liddell	5/7/2009	In appreciation and in recognition of extraordinary commitment, devotion, integrity and a distinguished Five year term as a co-chair of the Westchester Chemical Society, 2003-2008.
Central Arkansas Section	TBD	4/28/2009	We give a yearly award to a Member of the Year as nominated by other members throughout the section.
Central Arkansas Section	TBD	4/28/2009	We give a yearly award to a Member of the Year as nominated by other members throughout the section.
Central Arkansas Section	TBD	4/28/2009	We give a yearly award to a Member of the Year as nominated by other members throughout the section.
Central Arkansas Section	TBD	4/28/2009	We give a yearly award to a Member of the Year as nominated by other members throughout the section.
New York Section-Westchester Chemical Society	Joan Laredo-Liddell	5/6/2009	Joan Laredo-Liddell has served for the past 5 years as co-chair of the Westchester Chemical Society.
New York Section-Westchester Chemical Society	Dr. John Weisberger	5/6/2009	Dr. Weisberger, a faithful member of WCS has nominated many qualified scientists for the WCS Distinguished Scientist Award.
New York Section-Westchester Chemical Society	Jean Delfiner	5/6/2009	Jean Delfiner has served for the past 5 years as co-chair of the Westchester Chemical Society.
Southern Arizona Section	Ellen Caldwell	4/30/2009	Organizing Women's Chemists Group and transforming it into a very active volunteering organization in the community.
Southern Arizona Section	Sharon Gardlund	4/30/2009	Organizing Women's Chemists Group and transforming it into a very active volunteering organization in the community.
Sioux Valley Section	Jeff Jung	5/1/2009	Long term treasurer for the Sioux Valley Local Section (will be stepping down after this year)
Central Wisconsin Section	Dr. David and Karen Thiel	5/7/2009	Outstanding service to the membership of the Central Wisconsin Section, the Chemistry Departments at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and - Eau Claire and to chemists and engineers throughout the Wisconsin River Valley.
Kalamazoo Section of the ACS	Dean W. Cooke	5/18/2009	Dean was a faithful councilor for our Local Section for 30 years; over the years he has been a member of the Section he served as chair as well as being chair of several committees; he also helped with our National Chemistry Week outreaches.
Midland Section ACS	Vicki Behe - Omni Alternative High School	6/1/2009	For achieving outstanding excellence in designing, developing, implementing and teaching non-traditional chemistry at alternative education high schools. Salutations for exciting and engaging students towards the achievement of excellence in chemistry and for bringing chemistry to life in a non-traditional educational setting.
Midland Section ACS	Steve Gribble - Bay Arenac Community High School	6/1/2009	For achieving outstanding excellence in designing, developing, implementing and teaching non-traditional chemistry at alternative education high schools. Salutations for exciting and engaging students towards the achievement of excellence in chemistry and for bringing chemistry to life in a non-traditional educational setting.
Midland Section ACS	Bob Moyer - Bay Arenac Community High School	6/1/2009	For achieving outstanding excellence in designing, developing, implementing and teaching non-traditional chemistry at alternative education high schools. Salutations for exciting and engaging students towards the achievement of excellence in chemistry and for bringing chemistry to life in a non-traditional educational setting.
Midland Section ACS	Nancy Vossen - Windover Alternative High School	6/1/2009	For achieving outstanding excellence in designing, developing, implementing and teaching non-traditional chemistry at alternative education high schools. Salutations for exciting and engaging students towards the achievement of excellence in chemistry and for bringing chemistry to life in a non-traditional educational setting.
Division of Chemistry and Law	University of Nevada Reno	6/30/2009	The ISEF event 2009 (the largest and most visible science fair in the world) has occurred and it is on the web at www.scienceforsociety.org. The presentation of the plaque will be made at an ACS Local Section meeting.
Division of Chemistry and Law	ACS Sierra Nevada Local Section	6/30/2009	The ISEF event (the largest and most visible science fair in the world) has occurred and it is on the web at www.scienceforsociety.org. The presentation of the plaque will be made at an ACS Local Section meeting.
Santa Clara Valley Local Section	Dr. Linda Breauner and Santa Clara University	7/10/2009	The UN-ACS local event (prelude to the largest chemistry competition in the world) occurs annually. Many local volunteer hours go into its organization each year.