Awards

The Rochester Local Section is sincerely grateful for the contributions of our members to the Local Section, region and to the scientific community as a whole. We seek to recognize this through awards and recognition. An event called Recognition Night is held on an annual basis for the Local Section to recognize award recipients and long standing members of the Society.

Harrison Howe Award

The prestigious Harrison Howe award is given to an individual for outstanding contributions to research in chemistry defined in its broadest sense. The award typically recognizes a relatively young recipient with potential for further outstanding achievement.

Maryann Mendel Award for Volunteerism

The Maryann Mendel Award for Volunteerism recognizes significant volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the Rochester Local Section of the American Chemical Society, contributing significantly to the vision and mission of the Society through their Local Activities.

Nominations due August 10, 2025

Entrepreneur Award

This award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who have created a commercially viable business within the chemical enterprise.

Nominations due August 20, 2025

Rochester Distinguished Service Award

Purpose: To recognize members who demonstrate outstanding leadership and service to the Rochester Section of the American Chemical Society.

Nominations due by August 10, 2025

High School Chemistry Teacher of the Year

The purpose of this award is to recognize local chemistry teachers for dedication to their students, their colleagues and professional development in their field.

Nominations due September 10, 2025 

Special Recognition Award

Special Recognition Award is an outreach program that gives the Rochester Section an opportunity to underscore the accomplishments and achievements of our volunteers who have contributed to the success of our events. Through these events, the Rochester Section brings a greater public awareness of Chemistry to the Rochester Region.

Nominations due August 10, 2025 

ACS Fellows Program

The purpose of the ACS Fellows Program, one component of the broader ACS Awards Program, is to recognize and honor members of the American Chemical Society for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the science and the profession and for their equally exemplary service to the Society. 50-,60-, and 70-year Anniversary Members of the American Chemical Society are also recognized each year.