2020 SWRM AWARD WINNERS

2020 Stanley C. Israel Southwest Regional Award

Recognizes individuals and/or institutions that have advanced diversity in the chemical sciences and significantly stimulated or fostered activities that promote inclusiveness within the ACS Southwest Region.

RECIPIENT: Aderemi Oki, Prairie View A&M University

2020 Southwest Regional ACS Award

Recognizes a person who has made meritorious contributions to the advancement of chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical education, either pure or applied, or to the profession in general.

RECIPIENT: Julia Chan, Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth Local Section

2020 E. Ann Nalley Regional Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society

Recognizes the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the ACS, contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the Society through their regional activities.

RECIPIENT: Amber S. Hinkle, Vice President and Plant Manager, Covestro Inc.

Greater Houston Local Section

2020 ACS Division of Chemical Education SW Region Award for Excellence in High School Teaching

Recognizes, encourages, and stimulates outstanding teachers of high school chemistry.

RECIPIENT: Jo L. King, Plano West Senior High School, Plano West Senior High

Dallas Fort Worth Local Section

2020 Partners for Progress & Prosperity (P3) Southwest Region Award

Recognizes partnerships among industry, academia, government, small businesses and /or other organizations that result in impactful outcomes.

RECIPIENTS:

Darren L. Williams, Professor of Chemistry, Sam Houston State University
Leader of the Cleaning Group - Greater Houston Local Section; and

Barbara Kanegsber, President, BFK Solutions, LLC