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Solicits nominations for 56 national awards administered by the American Chemical Society to be presented in 2007. Qualifications for nominees; Schedule of nomination; Categories of awards; Nomination procedure.

The article reports that the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society is soliciting nominations for the 2008 Theodore William Richards Medal Award for conspicuous achievement in any area of chemistry. The nominations must be submitted electronically in a single PDF file format and must include a brief curriculum vitae.

Reports that nominations are wanted for the American Chemical Society Rochester Section's Harrison Howe Award in the United States. Recognition of outstanding contributions to chemistry; Components of the prize; Documents required for submission; Contact information.

Reports on chemistry awards and recognitions presented as of November 22, 2004. Vanadis Award won by Debbie C. Crans, a professor of chemistry at Colorado State University, for advancing vanadium science; American Chemical Society (ACS) Maryland Section's presentation of the 2004 Maryland Chemist Award to Michael F. Summers, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Maryland; Awards presented by the ACS San Diego Section in California.

The article focuses on Geraldine L. (Geri) Richmond, professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon, Eugene. It mentions that she has provided service to the chemical community and is known for her work on the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists (COACh). It concludes that Richmond is about to receive the Charles Lathrop Parsons Award.

The article offers news briefs related to the American Chemical Society (ACS). Among the winners of the Astellas USA Foundation Awards are Harold B. Dellinger, Esther Takeuchi and Shahriar Mobashery. It voted to accept the recommendations for funding grants totaling $8.56 million. It voted to recommend to the board of directors that Arthur Adamson Award for Distinguished Service in the advancement of Surface Chemistry be supported by ACS.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society Northeastern Section is accepting nominations for the Gustavus John Esselen Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest. The award recognizes a chemical scientist who has contributed to the public well-being and has communicated the positive values of the chemical profession. Information regarding the requirements for nominations and the deadline for submission is also mentioned.

The article reports that the North Jersey section of the American Chemical Society is soliciting nominations for the 2008 Award for Creativity in Molecular Design and Synthesis. The nominations should include a letter describing the nominee's achievements, a brief biography and curriculum vitae and a list of the nominee's important published works.

The article reports the addition of a new award for Achievement in Research for the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry for 2007 by the American Chemical Society. The award honors outstanding contributions to experimental research and is open to both U.S. and foreign citizens. Other details include qualifications for nominations, application procedures, and deadline for submissions.

The article calls for nominations for the 2006 Linus Pauling Medal Award, which is given annually by the America Chemical Society Puget Sound, Washington, Oregon, and Portland, Maine sections. The award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to chemistry that merit national and international recognition. Data is also provided for qualifications for nominees, deadline for submission of nominations, and contact information.

The article calls for nominations for the 2006 Chirality Medal, an annual award for internationally recognized scientists who have made a distinguished contribution to all aspects of chirality. The medal will be presented at Chirality 2006, the International Symposium on Chirality in Busan, South Korea.

The article reports that the Georgia section of the American Chemical Society is seeking nominations for the Charles Holmes Herty Medal. The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding chemists from the southeastern region of the U.S. Data is also provided for qualifications for nominees and deadline for submission of nominations.

The article reports that Morton Z. Hoffman, professor of chemistry at Boston University has received the American Chemical Society Northeaster Section's 2005 James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry. Hoffman received the award, which consists of a citation and an honorarium, at a dinner held in his honor in the U.S. in November 2005.

Presents a listing of student affiliate chapters of the American Chemical Society who will receive special recognition for the 2004-2005 academic year in the U.S. Basis of selection; Venue of award presentation.

Reports on the search for nominations for the Carothers Award by the American Chemical Society Delaware section. Background information on the award; Qualifications for nominees; Sponsors of the award; Venue of award presentation.

Reports that the American Chemical Society New York Section is accepting nominations for the 2006 William H. Nichols Medal, which recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of chemistry. Components of the award; Nomination forms; Contact information.

Reports on two American Chemical Society officers who have been honored with awards from other organizations as of July 7, 1997. Ronald Breslow, honorary fellowship from the Royal Society of Chemistry in Great Britain; Attila Pavlath as one of four 1997 Chemical Pioneers award winners.