Nominations due October 1
Purpose: To recognize sustained and distinguished contributions to the field of environmental chemistry by mid-career and established investigators with 10-30 years of experience beyond their graduate and postdoctoral appointments.
Description: One awardee will be selected each year. The awardee will receive a plaque and $2000. The awardee is expected to attend and be recognized at the Spring ACS National Meeting.
Eligibility: The primary criteria for this award are (i) an outstanding research record (50%) and (ii) impactful contributions to ENVR (50%). The nominee’s research record will be evaluated based on excellence in basic or applied research, publications or patents, commercialization of new technologies, and reputation in the field. The nominee’s service to ENVR can include contributions to governance (e.g., service on the Executive Committee), engagement at meetings (e.g., organizing symposia, dedicated record of presentations), service in committees, participation in initiatives (e.g., judging the Certificate of Merit presentations), and other outreach and service that promotes the field of environmental chemistry. Nominees must be in good standing and have at least five years of membership in ENVR at the time of nomination.
Nomination: All nominations must be made by a member of ENVR; self-nominations are accepted. The following information is required:
- Nominator’s name, affiliation, email address, and relationship to nominee
- Full name, professional title, affiliation, and email address of nominee
- ACS membership number and ENVR membership status of nominee
- Nomination letter emphasizing the nominee’s research achievements/impact and service to the ENVR division (less than 1000 words).
- First letter of support for this nomination (less than 1000 words)
- Second letter of support for this nomination (less than 1000 words)
- Nominee’s full CV with a description of their educational background, professional affiliations and positions, previous awards, publication list (with ten most impactful publications clearly identified), funding history, patents, and service record (with priority on service to ENVR)
The nomination package with all the materials should be assembled as one pdf file and sent to the designated email address indicated on the nomination form.
Timeline: Nominations are accepted between August 1 and October 1. Please make sure that nomination packages are submitted as a single pdf file and conform to the organization and requirements listed above. Late and incomplete packages will not be considered.
Selection: The awardee is selected from the eligible pool of nominees by a subcommittee appointed by the Chair of the Awards Committee. Subcommittee members must disclose any conflicts of interest with nominees. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, and educational background.
History and Further Information
This award was established in 2025 to honor the exceptional service and leadership of Dionysios (Dion) Demetriou Dionysiou (1966-2023) to the ACS Division of Environmental Chemistry and for his outstanding research contributions in the exploration of innovative technologies for water treatment. Born on the island nation of Cyprus, he earned a BS in Chemical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens then moved to the USA to complete graduate degrees, MS in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University, and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Dion Demetriou Dionysiou served as a faculty member in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Cincinnati (UC) for more than two decades as a dedicated teacher and mentor to hundreds of students, faculty, and research scholars. He was also a strong advocate for young researchers, women, and underprivileged groups. Professor Dionysiou was passionately dedicated in his service to the environmental science and engineering professions, especially to the ACS Division of Environmental Chemistry, where he made significant contributions through his extensive roles in leadership and on committees. Click here for more information on the life and history of Professor Dionysiou.
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