The Electrochemical Society’s distinguished awards recognize outstanding achievements and contributions in electrochemistry and solid state science and technology. Nominate a colleague whose work is making a difference in the field.
These awards celebrate individuals whose work has advanced fundamental scientific understanding, driven innovation, and strengthened the global scientific community. Nominations are encouraged across all areas represented by the Society, including research, leadership, education, and service.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Each award has its own eligibility and selection criteria. Nominees may be evaluated based on factors such as scientific impact, originality, sustained contributions, professional distinction, and service to the field. Review the requirements for each award before submitting a nomination.
Submission Process
Submit all nomination materials electronically through the ECS Awards portal by the stated deadline. If a nomination was not selected last year and is being reconsidered, materials may be updated. Send updated materials to awards@electrochem.org and include the award title, nominee’s name, and App ID (Application Identifier), if available.
Deadline
Nominations must be received by the published deadline for each award.
Recognition
Most award recipients are formally recognized at an ECS Meeting and featured in Society communications and publications.
The Society strongly encourages nominations that reflect the full breadth and diversity of the electrochemical and solid state sciences community.
Click on the award name for complete eligibility requirements, submission instructions, and deadlines.
Society Awards
Nomination period: October 31, 2026–January 31, 2027
- Carl Wagner Memorial Award
- Olin Palladium Award
- Fellow of The Electrochemical Society – UPDATED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Division Awards
Nomination period: October 15, 2026–January 15, 2027
- Battery Division Early Career Award
- Battery Division Postdoctoral Associate Research Award Sponsored by MTI Corporation and the Jiang Family Foundation
- Battery Division Research Award
- Battery Division Technology Award
- Corrosion Division Early-Career Award
- Corrosion Division H. H. Uhlig Award
- Corrosion Division Rusty Award for Mid-Career Excellence
- Electrodeposition Division Early Career Investigator Award
- Electrodeposition Division Research Award
- Energy Technology Division Walter van Schalkwijk Award in Sustainable Technology
- High-Temperature Energy, Materials, & Processes Division J. B. Wagner, Jr. Early-Career Award
- High-Temperature Energy, Materials, & Processes Division Subhash Singhal Award
- Organic and Biological Electrochemistry Division Manuel M. Baizer Award
- Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry Division Max Bredig Award in Molten Salt and Ionic Liquid Chemistry
- Sensor Division Early Career Award
- Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award
Section Awards
Nomination period: October 15, 2026–January 15, 2027
- Canada Section W. Lash Miller Award
- Europe Section Heinz Gerischer Award
- Pacific Northwest Section Electrochemistry Research Award Sponsored by Gamry Instruments
- Texas Section Electrochemistry Research Award Sponsored by UL Research Institutes (ULRI) on behalf of Electrochemical Safety Research Institute
Student Awards
Nomination period: October 15, 2026–January 15, 2027
- Battery Division Student Research Award
- Canada Section Student Award
- Corrosion Division Morris Cohen Graduate Student Award
- Georgia Section Outstanding Student Achievement Award
- Korea Section Student Award
- San Francisco Section Daniel Cubicciotti Student Award
- Sensor Division Student Research Award
ECS Honors & Awards Program
Learn more about The Electrochemical Society’s award program, which honors and recognizes outstanding technical achievements in electrochemical and solid state science and related technologies, as well as exceptional service to the Society.