ACS Student Chapter Awards

ACS recognizes successful Student Chapters for conducting exceptional programs and activities during the academic year. Awards are given in three categories: outstanding, commendable, and honorable mention. Chapters that do not qualify for either of these awards, receive a certificate of achievement for meritorious service.

Selection Process

What’s the difference between Student chapters that stand out and the rest? It starts with organizing a variety of successful activities. But just having a full schedule of well-attended events is not enough. Successful chapters engage in valuable programs that impact members, their chapters, the Student Affiliates Program, the public, and the greater chemistry community.

Nominations for ACS Student Chapter Awards are based on exceptional activities, programs and initiatives described in chapter reports. The Society Committee on Education conducts the review process, weighing chapter reports along with the type of institution (two-year versus four-year), location, available resources, size of chapter, and other considerations.

How to win an award

Maximize your chances of winning an award by reviewing the Chapter Report Criteria and Considerations . Nominations for Student Affiliates chapter awards are based on exceptional activities, programs and initiatives described in chapter reports.

Chapter Award Winners

See a list of the most outstanding, commendable and honorable mention chapter award winners.