Funding & Awards

Priestley Medal

Award at a Glance

TypeAward

Recipient Faculty, Industry, Chemistry Professional

Category National Awards

AmountGold medallion + up to $2,500 expenses

DeadlineNovember 1, 2023

Contactawards@acs.org

Purpose

To recognize distinguished services to chemistry.

Description

The award consists of a gold medallion designed to commemorate the work of Joseph Priestley, a presentation box, and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background. The medal may be awarded not only to members of the Society but also to non-members and to representatives of any nation. Members of the ACS Board of Directors are ineligible to receive this award.

Deadline

November 1 (Annual Review)

How to Apply

The nomination period is open from July 1 to November 1 annually. Learn more about submitting a nomination for the ACS National Awards.

Sponsor

American Chemical Society

History

The award was established by the ACS in 1922.

Contact Information

ACS National Awards Program
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW | Washington, DC 20036
Email: awards@acs.org

2023 Recipient Cato T. Laurencin (Center) is Presented with His Award by Judith Giordan, ACS President (Left) and Mary K. Carroll, ACS President-Elect (Right)

Photo by EPNAC.com

Past Recipients

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