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 over 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 <12 months will be ignored.

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

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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

2024 GEMS Finalists 2024 Diamond Awardees Arumala Lere-Adams Srinivasa Kartik Nemani Christian Stern Robert Daniel Moore 2024 Sapphire Awardees Elham...

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...