Elements of Excellence – ACS Volunteers Recognized at ChemLuminary Awards Event
The 11th annual ChemLuminary Awards celebration was held in conjunction with the ACS National Meeting in Washington on August 18 at the Capital Hilton Hotel. ACS President Tom Lane opened the event with welcoming remarks to the approximately 400 ACS volunteers who attended to honor the 26 local sections, three divisions, and two regional meetings recognized for their many outstanding activities during 2008. 44 awards were presented that also included the ACS Volunteer Service Award that went to Sr. Mary Virginia Orna of the College of New Rochelle and the Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach that was presented to David A. Katz of Pima Community College.
Sr. Mary Virginia Orna, Professor
of Chemistry, College of New
Rochelle, accepts the Award for
Volunteer Service to the
American Chemical Society.
of Chemistry, College of New
Rochelle, accepts the Award for
Volunteer Service to the
American Chemical Society.
A complete listing of the 2009 ChemLuminary award winners with edited video of the event is available.
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Includes schedule of events and award finalists.
Nominate Your Local Section
All Local Section ChemLuminary Award nominations are submitted by self-nomination via annual reports. For outstanding events or activities sponsored during 2009, self-nominations must be submitted by February 15, 2010. For questions, contact the Department of Local Section and Community Activities.