American Chemical Society This form has spaces for nominations for over 30 different awards. We only filled in three of them. Click below to jump down to the sections we filled in: Outstanding Event for the General Public Using the Yearly Theme Best High School Event Best Student Affiliate Event Return to Annual Report page Form:  Part IV Self Nomination for Chemluminary Awards Optional Organization:  Santa Clara Valley Year:  2007

Please Read Before Completing this Section   Part IV of the annual report is OPTIONAL; local sections are not required to complete this part of the report. Part IV is used to collect nominations for a variety of local section awards. Local sections that postmark or submit their complete annual report electronically by February 15, 2008 may nominate themselves for a variety of ACS awards, by completing this portion of the annual report. Local Sections may complete the EZ Annual Report form and self-nominate themselves for any of the awards except the ACS Award for Outstanding Performance by Local Sections. For eligibility, local sections must complete Part IV. A local section may nominate themselves for multiple awards. However, only one nomination per award is permitted. A separate form must be completed for each award entry and included in Part IV. Selection of the award winners is determined solely by members of the Committee presenting the awards. Award finalists will be announced in June 2008; winners will be announced on August 19, 2008 at the ChemLuminary Awards, held during the Fall National Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Description of Activity or Program: Please provide a synopsis of the activity/program and state clearly, in 1,000 words or less, why the activity/program merits consideration for this particular award. Only activities/programs that were held in 2007 are eligible for consideration. You may wish to include the following in your description: Name of Activity/Program; Date Conducted; Site/Location; Number of Participants. You may submit pictures, newspaper clippings, announcements, etc. by hard copy, to support your nomination. Please refer to the specific guidelines for each award. Descriptions are limited to 1,000 words or less. 2-3 Sentence Abstract: Please provide a 2-3 sentence abstract that describes your program or activity. If you are selected as a finalist, this abstract will appear in the program booklet that will be distributed at the ChemLuminary awards. These awards include: ACS Awards for Outstanding Performance by Local Sections These awards are given by the Local Section Activities Committee and recognize local sections that have demonstrated exceptional, overall achievement. The awards are judged in six size categories. For further information regarding the criteria used in selecting the award winners go to: http://www.acs.org/localsections. To be eligible for the Outstanding Performance Award, local sections must submit the complete (all four parts) annual report including Part II Narrative and Appendices and must complete the self-nomination form for the Outstanding Performance Award. Local Section Activities Committee Awards Most Innovative New Activity or Program in a Local Section Best Activity or Program in a Local Section Stimulating Membership Involvement Local Section Activities Committee and the Division Activities Committee Award Local Section and Division Interaction Award Local Section Career Program Awards Outstanding Local Section Career Programs Local Section Minority Affairs Committee Awards Best Overall Local Section Committee on Minority Affairs Outstanding ACS Scholars Program Award Local Section Project SEED Committee Award Outstanding Project SEED Program Local Section Public Relations Awards Outstanding Continuing Public Relations Program of Local Section Best New Public Relations Program Local Section Women Chemist Awards Outstanding Overall Local Section Women Chemists Committee Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) Awards for Local Sections and Divisions Outstanding Local Section Younger Chemists Committee Outstanding or Creative Local Section Younger Chemists Committee Event Outstanding New Local Section Younger Chemists Committee Chemists with Disabilities Award Chemists with Disabilities Inclusion Award ChemLuminary Awards for National Chemistry Week Outstanding Community Involvement in NCW Outstanding Event for the General Public Using the Yearly Theme Outstanding Teacher Program Outstanding Event for a Specific Audience Best High School Event Most Original Hands-on Activity or Chemical Demonstration Best Student Affiliate Event Outstanding Industrial Involvement Outstanding On-going NCW Event Government Affairs Committee Award ACS President's Award for Local Section Government Affairs Joint Subcommittee on Diversity ChemLuminary Award for Diversity Society Committee on Education Awards ACS Student Affiliate Chapter Interaction Award Outstanding High School Student Program Award Outstanding Kids and Chemistry Award

ACS Award for Outstanding Performance by Local Sections   Our Section would like to be nominated for the ACS Awards for Outstanding Performance Awards by a Local Section. These awards are given by the Local Section Activities Committee and recognize local sections that have demonstrated exceptional, overall achievement. The awards are judged in six size categories. For further information regarding the criteria used in selecting the award winners, go to: http://www.acs.org/localsections/performance.html Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event :

Local Section Activities Committee Awards   Our Section would like to be nominated for the Most Innovative New Activity or Program in a Local Section. This award is given by the Local Section Activities Committee and recognizes a local section for an innovative new activity or program. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event : Our Section would like to be nominated for the Best Activity or Program in a Local Section Stimulating Membership Involvement. This award is given by the Local Section Activities Committee and recognizes a local section for an activity or program that stimulated membership involvement. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event :

Local Section and Division Activities Committees Award   Local Section and Division Interaction Award A Local Section or Division may nominate themselves for up to 3 Joint Awards. However, if the same Division and Local Section have held several joint events these should be combined into one nomination. A separate form must be completed for each entry. Nominations are limited to 1,000 words and should (1) describe the nature of the Local Section-Division interaction, (2) Indicate the division which conducted the joint event or activity and (3) explain why it should be considered for the award. Please do not send supporting materials. Events should be innovative and extra consideration will be given to events that reach a wide audience, and have good publicity. Activities which were organized and planned jointly rather than simply financially supported by one or other group will be favored. The nomination must reflect the criteria for the award and must be unique for each entry. Our Local Section would like to be considered for the Local Section and Division Interaction Award Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Nomination#1 * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event : Nomination#2 * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event : Nomination#3 * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event :

Local Section Career Program Awards   Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Local Section Career Program Award. These awards are given by the Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs and recognize both a large to very large and a small to medium large local section that have demonstrated career programs that facilitate and contribute to a significant number of members' professional development. Only local sections with trained coordinators are eligible for the award. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event :

Local Section Minority Affairs Committee Awards   Our section would like to be nominated for the Best Overall Local Section Committee on Minority Affairs This award is given by the Committee on Minority Affairs and recognizes a local section committee on minority affairs that consistently promotes and encourages the participation and leadership of underrepresented minorities in the chemical sciences. Examples of qualifying activities may include mentoring minority students, collaborative events with minority advocacy organizations in science, science fairs in underrepresented communities, and programs that foster awareness of minority contributions to the chemical sciences. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event : Our section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding ACS Scholars Program Award This award is given by the Committee on Minority Affairs and recognizes the local section that most actively supports the ACS Scholars Program by including Scholars in the general activities of the section. For example, winning sections should demonstrate that they are providing successful mentoring opportunities through a variety of activities such as securing summer internships for ACS Scholars, financially supporting the program and/or incorporating Scholars into events like National Chemistry Week. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event :

Local Section Project Seed Committee Award   Our section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Project SEED Program This award is to recognize the local section organizing an outstanding Project SEED program. The award recipient must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the SEED program, including outreach to high schools, local business/industry, and academic institutions. Winning local sections must demonstrate an outstanding organization and potential for growth. The award is also based on effective mentor and student interaction, local business/industry participation, and financial support Contact Person: Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: *Description: Please limit to 1,000 words or less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event :

Local Section Public Relations Award   Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Continuing Public Relations Program of Local Section. This award is given by the Committee on Public Relations and Communications to Local Sections that continue to maintain outstanding public relations programs. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event : Our Section would like to be nominated for the Best New Public Relations Program. This award is given by the Committee on Public Relations and Communications to Local Sections for the best new public relations program. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event :

Local Section Women Chemists Awards   Best Single Event in a Local Section Promoting Women in the Chemical Sciences Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Single Event in a Local Section Promoting Women in the Chemical . This award is given by the Women Chemists Committee and recognizes an event supported by a local section that addresses the concerns of women who are pursuing a career in the chemical sciences or who may be considering a career in the chemical sciences. Examples include a program highlighting women's present or past contributions in the chemical sciences, an outreach program to women science students, or an event that offers networking or training opportunities to women actively engaged in the chemical sciences. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event : Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Overall Local Section Women Chemists Committee. This award is given by the Women Chemists Committee and recognizes a local section Women Chemists Committee with an ongoing commitment to programs that address the concerns of women in the chemical sciences, including outreach to women students in the chemical sciences, and increased awareness of women's contributions to the chemical sciences. Examples include participation in Expanding Your Horizon conferences, mentoring of chemical science students, and innovative programs by and about women in the chemical sciences. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event : Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Outreach to Girls or Young Women. This award is given by the Women Chemists Committee to recognize a local section for programming targeted at involving girls or young women (K-12 and undergraduates) in the chemical sciences. Examples include hands-on activities, panel discussions, and tours. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event :