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.
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 lecture is...
European Ceramic Society-American Ceramic Society Joint Award
The European Ceramic Society–American Ceramic Society Joint Award recognizes individuals who foster international cooperation between the American Ceramic Society and...
European Ceramic Society–American Ceramic Society Joint Young Professional Award
The European Ceramic Society–American Ceramic Society Joint Young Professional Award recognizes individuals who foster international cooperation between the American Ceramic...
Frontiers of Science and Society – Rustum Roy Lecture
This annual lecture of The American Ceramic Society honors the late Professor Rustum Roy of The Pennsylvania State University and...
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 2025 Sapphire Awardees The Basic Science Division organizes the annual Graduate Excellence...
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
This ACerS/Education and Professional Development Council (EPDC) lecture honors the memory of Arthur L. Friedberg for his teaching, research and...
ACerS/EPDC: Greaves-Walker Lifetime Service Award
The Greaves-Walker Lifetime Service Award honors a founding member and the first president of the National Institute of Ceramic Engineers...
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...