We won Most Creative NCW Celebration Using the Yearly Theme & Outstanding Performance Awards by a Local Section
Most Creative NCW Celebration Using the Yearly Theme
Brazosport Local Section
During the pandemic, the Brazosport Local Section hosted a virtual seminar on adhesives for National Chemistry Week 2020 reflecting the theme "Sticking with Chemistry." The 90-minute event featured four subject matter experts covering different "sticky" businesses like polyurethanes, adhesives, packaging, and performance silicones. With a panel of diverse technical experts, the Section was able to attract a broad audience of industry attendees across different companies and businesses.
Outstanding Performance by a Local Section – Medium Small Size Category Award
Brazosport Local Section
2020 was a challenging but fruitful year for the Brazosport local section. The section implemented its new strategic plan with a clear vision, mission, and goals. Additionally, the section was fortunate to receive three ACS grants including an Innovative Project grant (IPG) focused on career readiness & networking, a local section Members Engaging Through Technology (METT) grant for virtual outreach and demonstrations and a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Respect (DEIR) grant focused on Girls in STEM.