Awards
The Northeast Regional Discussion offers an opportunity to celebrate the best of our colleagues through our regional awards. Descriptions of the awards are listed below. If you wish to nominate a fellow scientist or yourself, please follow the submission instructions depicted for the specific awards.
To recognize individuals and/or institutions who have advanced diversity in the chemical sciences and significantly stimulated or fostered activities that promote inclusiveness within the region. The Stanley C. Israel Regional Award consists of a medal and a $1,000 grant to support and further the activities for which the award was awarded.
Nominees may come from academia, industry, government, or independent entities, and may also be organizations, including ACS Local Sections and Divisions. The nominee must have created and fostered ongoing programs or activities that result in increased numbers of persons from diverse and underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, or women who participate in the chemical enterprise.
Submission deadline is August 1, 2025. See nomination form for further details.
This award is to recognize the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the American Chemical Society, contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the Society through their Regional Activities. The award consists of a plaque honoring the recipient with an imbedded medallion commemorating Dr. Nalley.
The nominee must be a member of the American Chemical Society residing in the Northeastern Region and and have made significant contributions to their Region of the American Chemical Society.
Submission deadline is August 8, 2025. See nomination form for further details.
This award is to recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the Northeastern Region. The Region Award consists of a cash award and a plaque.
The nominee must be actively engaged in the teaching of chemistry or a chemical science in a high school (grades 9-12) on at least a half-time basis.
Submission deadline is August 8, 2025. See nomination form for further details.
To encourage and recognize successful and exemplary partnerships within the Region. These partnerships can be between industry, academia, government, small business and/or other organizations including ACS local sections, ACS divisions, ACS international chapters, other societies, or various entities domestic or overseas resulting in impactful outcomes.
The award consists of a special Partners for Progress and Prosperity medallion and a $1000 grant split equally between the partners.
The nominee may represent academia, industry, government, small business, or other organizations such as a Local Section. Partnerships can include any ACS, domestic or international entity.
Submission deadline is August 8, 2025. See nomination form for further details.
Join us at the Awards Reception & Closing Ceremony held at Worcester State University to find out who wins these prestigious awards!
Poster awards will also be given during the ceremony.
