ACS - Award for Creative Invention

Organization: American Chemical Society

The award is given to recognize a single inventor for the successful application of research in chemistry and/or chemical engineering which contributes to the material prosperity and happiness of people. An inventor/nominee must be a resident of the United States or Canada. A patent must have been granted for the work to be recognized, with the nominee listed as an inventor, and it will have been developed during the 17 years ending January 1, 2006. A copy of the patent must be submitted with the nominating documents.