Categories Announced for 2027 Green Chemistry Challenge Award: Submissions Open Now

Submissions are now open for the 2027 Green Chemistry Challenge Award, sponsored by the American Chemical Society (ACS). These awards began in 1996 and recognize novel green chemistry technologies that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances, use less energy and water, and improve the sustainability of products while demonstrating economic benefits. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is pleased to be a Presenting Sponsor for the 2027 GCCA ceremony.

The ten award categories for 2027 are:

• Focus Area 1: Greener Synthetic Pathway in the Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals
• Focus Area 2: Greener Synthetic Pathway in the Manufacture of Agrochemicals
• Focus Area 3: Greener Synthetic Pathway in the Manufacture of Chemical Products
• Focus Area 4: Product, Chemical, and Process Design for Circularity or Degradability
• Focus Area 5: Design and Manufacture of Materials for Energy Applications
• Focus Area 6: Efficient and Impactful Valorization of Biomass
• Focus Area 7: Design of Safer Chemicals
• Small Business* (for a technology in any of the seven focus areas developed by a small business)
• Climate Change (for a technology in any of the seven focus areas that can prevent or reduce greenhouse gas emissions)
• Academic Award (fundamental research that can enable real-world solutions under one of the seven focus areas)

Download the 2027 Nomination Package to learn more about submitting a nomination.