CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 AWARDEE

Safia Mohamed, Yokogawa Fluence Analytics

Award Criteria

Purpose: To provide recognition of an emerging young chemist to the welfare and distinction of the Greater Houston Section, as demonstrated by contributions to education, research, Sectional service and/or service to the chemistry community.

Nature: The award consists of an ACS major award plaque and Honorarium and is presented at the ACS-GHS Fall Awards Banquet.

Rules of Eligibility: A nominee must be an ACS member who resides within the Section and be ≤35 years of age as of December 31st of the award year. Contributions recognized by the award must have been performed while the recipient was a resident of the Section area.

New for 2025: Nominees who have experienced a "pause" in their career due to life changes including (but not limited to) injury, a career move, or childbirth remain eligible for this award without penalty. The nominator should ensure that the nomination letter explains the reasons for the career break and how these factors have impacted the award criteria specified.

Required Nomination Components:

• Nomination letter, not exceeding two pages;
• 1-2 seconding letters; and
• A curriculum vitae or resume that includes a list of the nominee’s honors, professional activities, and additional evidence of service to the profession.