American Chemical Society Award for Public Service

Purpose

To recognize outstanding contributions to public service or to the development of public policy that benefit the chemical sciences.

Nature

The award consists of an appropriate plaque or scroll. Travel expenses of the recipient to participate in the award presentation may be reimbursed. The award shall be presented at the discretion of the ACS Board of Directors.

Establishment and Support

The award was established in 1996 by the American Chemical Society.

Rules of Eligibility

A nominee must have performed outstanding public service that benefits the chemical sciences. Neither the scientific stature of the recipient nor membership in the American Chemical Society is a consideration. Current members of the ACS Board of Directors are ineligible to receive this award.

Selection of Recipient

Nominations will be accepted at any time of the year. Nominations will be solicited from individuals using the channels customary for other awards. The Committee on Chemistry and Public Affairs will act as the canvassing committee and may recommend candidates. The Committee on Public Affairs and Public Relations will review all nominations and present-one or more candidates, with appropriate documentation, for the Board's consideration. The selection will be made by the Board of Directors. The Committee on Public Affairs and Public Relations will recommend a time and place for the presentation of the award and the awardee's response depending upon the identity of the recipient and the public service to be honored.

Public Service Award Recipients