Awards at Pittcon: Call for Nominations
Nominate a Colleague for One of Our Prestigious Awards
Awards presented at Pittcon honor individuals for their significant contributions to analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, and bioanalytical chemistry, encompassing the introduction or advancement of techniques, theories, or instruments. Nominees from diverse backgrounds, including industry, academia, and government, are welcomed.
Each awardee will curate a session featuring themselves and four esteemed collaborators in their field, further enhancing collaboration and knowledge exchange within the scientific community. These awards celebrate excellence and innovation while driving forward advancements in scientific research and education.
Although nominations are ongoing, the yearly review and selection process is completed in June and July prior to the next Pittcon. Pittcon is now accepting nominations for Pittcon 2028.
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Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award
The Society for Analytical Chemists and Spectroscopists of Pittsburgh (SACSP) is accepting nominations for the Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award, which will be presented at Pittcon. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual’s significant contributions to the field of analytical chemistry, not limited to introducing or significantly expanding the application of a noteworthy technique, theory or instrument. Nominees are encouraged from all fields, including industry, academia, and government. Self-nominations are permitted.
The winner will receive a cash award and travel costs to Pittcon 2028 in Boston, Massachusetts, and will be included as a speaker in the Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award Symposium in his/her honor.
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Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award
The Society for Analytical Chemists and Spectroscopists of Pittsburgh (SACSP) is accepting nominations for the Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award, which will be presented at Pittcon 2028 in Boston, Massachusetts
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This award is in recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of Applied Spectroscopy. The winner will receive a cash award, travel costs to Pittcon, and will be included as a speaker in the Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award Symposium in his/her honor. Nominees are encouraged from all fields, including industry, academia, and government. Self-nominations are permitted.
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Pittcon Achievement Award
The Society for Analytical Chemists and Spectroscopists of Pittsburgh (SACSP) is soliciting nominations for the Pittcon Achievement Award. The Award is presented annually at Pittcon to recognize individuals for outstanding achievements in the fields of analytical chemistry and/or applied spectroscopy within 10 years after completion of their Ph.D. work.
To be eligible for the award, nominees must have completed their Ph.D. no earlier than March 1, 2017. The winner will be reimbursed for expenses to receive this award at Pittcon 2028 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Ralph N. Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry
The Ralph N. Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry will be presented at Pittcon 2028 in Boston, Massachusetts, and includes a plaque, a cash award, and travel expenses. The award recognizes significant contributions to the field of bioanalytical chemistry, broadly defined. The recipient will have introduced a significant technique, theory, instrument or application important to the life sciences, and provided an exceptional environment to educate bioanalytical chemists. Ralph N. Adams (1924 – 2002) exemplified these characteristics as a distinguished professor of chemistry at the University of Kansas.
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CACA Student Excellence and Young Investigator Awards
The Chinese American Chromatography Association (CACA) is delighted to invite nominations for the 2027 CACA Student Excellence Awards (SEA) and Young Investigator Awards (YIA).
These prestigious awards recognize outstanding contributions to the development of separation science and its applications, with a primary focus on the field of chromatography. Sponsored by four of our premier award-level sponsors, these awards will be presented at Pittcon 2027 (April 24-28, 2027, Pittsburgh, PA). Learn more: http://www.ca-ca.org/
Winners must attend Pittcon 2027 in person to receive their awards. (The winners will be reimbursed for lodging and airfare in accordance to the Pittcon 2027 Expense Guidelines, which will be provided.)
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Submission deadline is September 15, 2026. (Winners will be notified by September 30.)