This award was established in 1994 by the Santa Clara Valley Section of ACS to recognize demonstrated, dedicated, unselfish leadership, service and significant contributions, over a sustained period of time, to industrial or applied chemistry and to the American Chemical Society at local, regional and national levels. The award is named for Shirley B. Radding, charter member and long-time supporter of this section.

Requirements for consideration for the Radding Award: 

Member of the American Chemical Society for more than twenty (20) years;
Demonstrated dedicated and unselfish service to ACS members over a sustained period of time;
Provided leadership through elected and appointed ACS positions at local, regional and national levels;
and
Made significant contributions to industrial or applied chemistry. Nominations should be made by regular mail (not e-mail), and should include seconding material. The deadline for 2008 is Saturday, May 31.



Past recipients include:
1994   Shirley B. Radding
1995   Dr. Agnes Ann Green
1996   Dr. John C. "Jack" Riley
1997   Dr. Howard M. Peters
1998   Dr. Alan C. Nixon
1999   Valerie J. Kuck
2000   Halley A. Merrell
2001   Dr. Norman A. LeBel
2002   Dr. Paul H. L. Walter
2003   Jean'ne M. Shreeve
2004   Maureen Chan
2005   Glenn Fuller
2006   Janan Hayes
2007   Merle Eiss

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