Salutes to Excellence - A Recognition Program

Salutes to Excellence is an award recognition program that gives ACS members and student affiliates an opportunity to recognize outstanding accomplishments, achievements or service for those who have made a positive impact on everyday life.

Since the program was first unveiled in 2000 by the ACS Department of Volunteer Support, formerly known as the ACS Office of Community Activities (OCA), more than 500 honorees have received Salutes to Excellence recognition.

Award Notes

• Honorees may be a practitioner of chemistry, product of chemistry or a place of importance in chemistry within their communities.
• The ACS member or student member will organize an award ceremony or event to present the commemorative plaque(s), furnished by the ACS Department of Volunteer Support, to the honoree(s).
• The plaque is designed to frame your printed citation, which should identify the achievement and explain its significance. You may use one of the templates provided below, editing it as necessary, or simply create one of your own.

Forms and Templates

• Registration Form
• Photo Consent Form
• Company Award Templates
• Division Award Templates
• Teacher Award Templates

Planning Your Event

• How to Plan a Salutes Presentation

Share Your Photos

Please submit photos including captions from your Salutes to Excellence ceremony or event to salutes@acs.org. By submitting the photos, you are granting ACS permission to publish this information to promote the Salutes to Excellence program.