The Distinguished Life Member grade of Society membership is the Society’s most prestigious level of membership and is awarded in recognition of a member’s contribution to the ceramics profession. The Constitution of the Society states: “Distinguished Life Members shall be current members of the Society of professional eminence who, because of their achievements in the ceramic arts or sciences, or their service to the Society, are elected to such membership by the Board of Directors.”

You must be an ACerS member to nominate someone. Two sponsors are required.

You may start, save, complete, and submit your nominations accessing the acers award portal below. 

ACERS AWARD PORTAL

Deadline for Nominations:

March 1 annually