31st Annual Green Chemistry Challenge Awards: New Categories and Expanded Opportunities, December 4, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST), via webinar
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and the American Chemical Society (ACS) are pleased to present “31st Annual Green Chemistry Challenge Awards: New Categories and Expanded Opportunities.” 2026 marks the 31st year that ACS and partners have spurred American innovation by soliciting, evaluating, selecting, and amplifying remarkable chemical products and processes through the highly coveted Green Chemistry Challenge Awards (GCCA). This year includes several new awards categories, such as “Design and Manufacture of Materials for Energy Applications,” “Greener Synthetic Pathway in the Manufacture of Specialty Chemicals,” and “Efficient and Impactful Valorization of Biomass,” that better capture the breadth of green chemistry technologies.
During this webinar, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry at B&C and The Acta Group (Acta®) and former leader of EPA’s Green Chemistry Program; Adelina Voutchkova, Ph.D., Director of Sustainable Development at ACS and leader of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®; and Edmond Lam, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute, will discuss the new opportunities available in this year’s awards, provide guidance and tips on preparing a strong awards entry package, and provide case studies on how past entrants have found investment, forged partnerships, and enhanced their market position as a result of their participation in the GCCA.
What You Will Learn:
- How to develop a strong entry package
- A behind-the-scenes look at the judging process
- How to capitalize on the many benefits of participation
- What resources are available to assist companies and entities who wish to enter
Who Should Attend This Webinar:
Research & Development (R&D) Professionals
Chief Technology Officers (CTO)
Chief Product Officers (CPO)
Product Development Professionals
Product Managers
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United States