ACS ChemLuminary Awards honor the best examples of programming, outreach, and operations from local sections, divisions, regional meetings, and international chemical sciences chapters.
The ACS ChemLuminary Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, August 17, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The event followed the Board Open Session. Brian Gibney, Dean for the Sciences at CUNY Graduate Center, delivered the keynote address in honor of Prof. Patricia Redden, the recipient of the 2025 Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society. Afterwards, 22 committees of the Society presented the awards, which celebrate the work of our volunteers in improving all people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry. View all 2025 ChemLuminary Award Winners
Winner: Silicon Valley Local Section
Outstanding or Creative Local Section Younger Chemists Committee Event
In 2024, Silicon Valley ACS hosted its 3rd Paving the Path Virtual Career Panel with 7 campus watch parties, inspiring 200+ attendees through community college alumni panelists, networking, and strong academic and ACS collaboration. See photos and read more about the award-winning October 2024 Paving the Path event in our November 2024 newsletter.
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