ACS is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. Winning a Green Chemistry Challenge Award isn't just an honor; it's a catalyst for visibility, credibility, and environmental impact. Since 1996, 155 organizations and individuals have been recognized for innovations that reduce hazardous substances, conserve resources, and deliver economic benefits. Collectively, these award-winning technologies have:
• Eliminated 830 million pounds of hazardous chemicals and solvents
• Saved over 21 billion gallons of water
• Prevented 7.8 billion pounds of carbon dioxide released into the air
Past winners have leveraged this recognition to attract investment, forge strategic partnerships, and strengthen their market position — all while advancing sustainability.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an award, a nominated technology must meet the scope of the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards program by meeting each of these six criteria:
- It must be a green chemistry technology with a significant chemistry component.
- It must include source reduction.
- Its sponsor must be an eligible entity.
- It must have a significant milestone in its development within the past five years.
- It must have a significant U.S. component.
- It must fit within at least one of the seven focus areas of the program.
Learn more and submit your nomination by January 31, 2026 >>>
