The purpose of the Grady-Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public [1], sponsored by the American Chemical Society, is to recognize, encourage and stimulate outstanding reporting directly to the public, which materially increases the public's knowledge and understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering and related fields. Work may have been disseminated through the press, radio, television, films, the lecture platform, books or pamphlets for the lay public. Applications must include formal nomination and optional support forms, publications and patent list, and biographical sketch or curriculum vitae.

Winner receives $5,000, a medallion, a certificate and up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented.

Deadline: Nov 1 annually