The significance of this work should have become apparent within five years preceding nomination and the Awardee shall be a living resident of the United States or Canada at the time of nomination. Thus, past awardees have worked in environmental chemistry, radiochemistry, steroid chemistry, ecological chemistry, biochemistry and medicinal chemistry. Travel expenses incidental to the conferring of this Award will be reimbursed. The award is normally given at the April meeting of Northeastern Section. The Awardee will deliver an Address related to the work for which the honor is being conferred.
Joint nominations are acceptable.
The Committee will review the nominations and the award recipient will be notified by the first of February. A brief biography of Gustavus John Esselen is available, as is a brief history of the award.