The Akron Section of the American Chemical Society is seeking nominations for the 2026 Akron Section Award. The award is open to an outstanding chemistry professional under the age of 45, within a 500-mile radius of Akron, Ohio, and in any field of chemistry. The recipient will receive the award at the local section’s November general meeting.
The award consists of a $1,200 honorarium and an engraved plaque. The award winner will deliver a lecture at the University of Akron for a technical audience and an evening lecture at a second venue for a general audience. These seminars will be held in person during the second week of November. More information about the award is available on the Akron Section website. Nominators should submit a curriculum vitae (CV) for the nominee electronically as part of the nomination packet to the award chair, Charles M. Kausch, at [email protected]. The deadline to submit is Sept. 11.
