ACA Awards
The ACA recognizes distinguished achievement in the field of crystallography to both mature and early career crystallographers through the presentation of various annual awards and prizes. Information on submitting a nomination form is at the end of this page.
Current Winners
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Margaret C. Etter Early Career Award: Kristin M. Hutchins (Texas Tech University)
To recognize outstanding achievement and exceptional potential in crystallographic research demonstrated by a scientist at an early stage of their independent career. The award is established to honor the memory of Professor Margaret C. Etter (1943-1992), who was a major contributor to the field of organic solid-state chemistry.
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David G. Rognlie Award: Majed Chergui (EPFL, Lausanne)
David (Dave) Rognlie was a dedicated and much loved member of the crystallographic community, interacting over many years with a large number of scientists through his activities as owner of Blake Industries. The award is intended to embody Dave’s values and personality: His generosity of spirit, optimism, selflessness and unstinting desire to help others to succeed in their endeavors. The award will be for any meritorious discovery or advance in structural science by someone at any stage of their career.
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A.L. Patterson Award: Tamir Gonen (UCLA)
To recognize and encourage outstanding research in the structure of matter by diffraction methods, including significant contributions to the methodology of structure determination and/or innovative application of diffraction methods and/or elucidation of biological, chemical, geological or physical phenomena using new structural information.
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Elizabeth A. Wood Science Writing Award: Juan Manuel García-Ruiz (CSIC-University of Granada)
The award is named in honor of Elizabeth A. Wood, President of the ACA in 1957, and author of science books for lay readers. Persons who have writ- ten books or articles that bring science to the attention of a wider audience are eligible.
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Awards Schedule
The ACA relies on its experienced membership to recognize and bring attention to the accomplishments and contributions of their fellow members and colleagues.
The schedule of upcoming awards and relevant deadlines are:
| AWARD | | CALL FOR NOMINATIONS | DEADLINE TO SUBMIT | PRESENTATION |
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| David G. Rognlie Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2021 |
April 1, 2022 |
Annual Meeting 2023 |
| A.L. Patterson Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2021 |
April 1, 2022 |
Annual Meeting 2023 |
| Elizabeth A. Wood Science Writing Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2021 |
April 1, 2022 |
Annual Meeting 2023 |
| Margaret C. Etter Early Career Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2021 |
April 1, 2022 |
Annual Meeting 2023 |
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| Bertram Eugene Warren Diffraction Physics Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2022 |
April 1, 2023
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Annual Meeting 2024 |
| M.J. Buerger Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2022 |
April 1, 2023
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Annual Meeting 2024 |
| Margaret C. Etter Early Career Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2022 |
April 1, 2023
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Annual Meeting 2024 |
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| Bau Neutron Diffraction Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2023 |
April 1, 2024
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Annual Meeting 2025 |
| Fankuchen Memorial Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2023 |
April 1, 2024
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Annual Meeting 2025 |
| Kenneth N. Trueblood Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2023 |
April 1, 2024
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Annual Meeting 2025 |
| Margaret C. Etter Early Career Award |
Submit a Nomination |
Fall 2023 |
April 1, 2024
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Annual Meeting 2025 |
To Submit a Nomination
To submit a nomination you will need the following:
- Your Contact Information
- The Nominee's Contact Information
- A One Page Narrative
- The Nominee's CV
- The Nominee's Publication List
- Three (3) Support Letters
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