How to Nominate

Nominations are encouraged for deserving candidates from groups that have been underrepresented in ACerS awards relative to their participation in the society, including women, underrepresented minorities, industry scientists and engineers, and international members. By honoring its members, ACerS has contributed to more than 100 years of advancing the ceramics and glass industry.*

*In computing length of continuous SOCIETY membership for the purpose of determining award eligibility and special memberships, gaps of less than 12 months will be ignored.

You may start, save, complete, and submit your 2026 nominations accessing the ACerS award portal below on November 1, 2025.

See a list of the 2025 Society Awardees

Society Awards

Edward Orton, Jr. Memorial Lecture

The Edward Orton, Jr. Memorial Lecture is presented by the invited lecturer at the ACerS Annual Meeting/MS&T. The lecturer is...

European Ceramic Society-American Ceramic Society Joint Award

This award recognizes individuals who foster international cooperation between the American Ceramic Society and the European Ceramic Society, in demonstration...

European Ceramic Society–American Ceramic Society Joint Young Professional Award

Recognizes individuals who foster international cooperation between the American Ceramic Society (AcerS) and the European Ceramic Society (ECerS), in demonstration...

Frontiers of Science and Society – Rustum Roy Lecture

This prestigious annual lecture is awarded to an individual who has significantly advanced the interrelationship between science, technology, and society....

Global Ambassador Program

The Global Ambassador Program recognizes dedicated ACerS volunteers worldwide who demonstrate exceptional leadership and/or service that benefits the Society, its...

Honorary Membership

Honorary Membership is given to individuals who have been non-members of the Society for at least the previous 5 years...

Division Awards

Art, Archaeology & Conservation Science: Anna O. Shepard Award

The Anna O. Shepard Award, honors this scientist’s pioneering work in the analysis and description of pottery and ceramics from...

Basic Science: Ceramographic Competition and Roland B. Snow Award

The Roland B. Snow award is presented to the Best of Show winner of the Ceramographic Exhibit & Competition, an...

Basic Science: Early Discovery Award

The Basic Science Division Early Discovery Award recognizes an early career member of ACerS who has demonstrated a contribution to basic...

Basic Science: Graduate Excellence in Materials Science (GEMS) Awards

2025 GEMS Finalists 2025 Diamond Awardees Hailey Hall Aiden Ross Mohammad Mahafuzur Rahaman Annabelle Bedford Chukwudalu Okafor 2025 Sapphire Awardees...

Basic Science: Robert B. Sosman Award and Lecture

The Robert B. Sosman Award is the highest recognition of scientific accomplishment given by the Basic Science Division and is...

Bioceramics: Bioceramics Young Scholar Award

The Bioceramics Young Scholar Award recognizes excellence in research among current degree-seeking graduate students and postdoctoral research associates.

ACerS/Education & Professional Development
Council (EPDC) Awards

ACerS/EPDC: Arthur L. Friedberg Ceramic Engineering Tutorial and Lecture

The Arthur L. Friedberg Ceramic Engineering Tutorial and Lecture is prestigious lecture given every year at the Materials Science and...

ACerS/EPDC: Greaves-Walker Lifetime Service Award

Greaves-Walker Lifetime Service Award is presented to an individual 41 years old or older who has rendered outstanding service to...

Education and Professional Development Council: Outstanding Educator Award

This award recognizes truly outstanding work and creativity in teaching and mentoring, in directing student research, or in the general...