M. Frederick Hawthorne Award in Main Group Inorganic Chemistry

Award at a Glance

TypeAward
Recipient Faculty, Industry, Chemistry Professional, International
Category National Awards
Amount$5,000 + Expenses
DeadlineNovember 1, 2024

Purpose

To encourage the advancement of inorganic chemistry and promote the careers of inorganic chemists.

Description

The award will consist of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $1,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

The award will be granted to a researcher who makes significant contributions to chemistry involving the elements of Groups 1, 2, and 13 - 18 in the periodic table.

Special consideration should be given to demonstrated creativity and independence of thought in keeping with the example provided by Professor M. Frederick Hawthorne. The ongoing purpose of the award is to advance science in the rest of the periodic table. The award is granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background.

Deadline

November 1 (Annual Review)

How to Apply

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

Sponsor

Supported by an Endowed Fund Established by聽M. Frederick Hawthorne, UCLA, and the Friends and Colleagues of聽M. Frederick Hawthorne

History

The award was established in 2019 and is supported through the M. Frederick Hawthorne Award Endowment.

Past Recipients

  • 2025 -聽Gary J. Schrobilgen
  • 2024 -聽Holger Braunschweig
  • 2023 - Christopher Cummins
  • 2022 - Philip P. Power
  • 2021 - Karl O. Christe

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2025 Hawthorne Award Recipient Gary J. Schrobilgen
2025 Recipient Gary J. Schrobilgen (Center) is Presented with His Award by Dorothy J. Phillips, ACS President (Left) and Silvia Jurisson, ACS Board of Directors (Right)
Photo by EPNAC.com

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