Purpose

To recognize up to 10 outstanding individuals* in the San Diego region who have demonstrated outstanding promise for contributions to chemistry

Individuals* = *This includes women (both cis and trans) and persons assigned female at birth (AFAB). For more information regarding the gender inclusive language used in this document, please visit the ACS Inclusivity Style Guide.

Description

The award includes the following:

• Sponsorship to attend the 2025 ACS Spring national conference in San Diego, CA.
• The opportunity to attend an ACS-sponsored award ceremony. This will highlight the accomplishments of the awardees by providing a platform to share their career journey with other chemists and members of ACS.
• The awardee will have the option to participate in a short documentary to share their career journey and provide advice for younger women in chemistry.

Eligibility

-       Eligibility: The award is open to all individual* ACS members in all chemistry-related fields working in academic, industrial, government, non-profit, or other employment sectors.

-       Individuals*: This includes women (both cis and trans) and persons assigned female at birth (AFAB). For more information regarding the gender-inclusive language used in this document, please visit the ACS Inclusivity Style Guide.

• Educational Requirements: Nominees must have obtained or be in the process of obtaining a bachelor's or associate degree in a chemistry-related field.
• Location: Nominees must be based in the San Diego region.
• Compliance: Nominees must adhere to the American Chemical Society's (ACS) "The Chemist’s Code."
• Non-Discrimination: Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• All nominees must uphold high ethical standards.

Nomination Deadline

The deadline for nomination is September 8th through google form submission.

How to Apply

• Nominations: Applicants can either self-nominate or be nominated by another individual for this award. The nominator does not need to be an ACS member.
• Submission: Nominate through the provided Google form.
• Supporting Documents: Submission of the nominee’s resume or C.V. is optional.

Sponsor

ACS San Diego Local Section

Contact Information

American Chemical Society San Diego Women Chemists Committee
Email: ACS-WCC@sandiegoacs.org