Organic Division, Paul G. Gassman
Distinguished Service Award

Purpose. To recognize outstanding service to the organic chemistry community.

Nature. The award consists of $3,000 and a plaque. The award will be presented no more than biennially at the Fall executive committee dinner in even-numbered years. Travel expenses to attend the national meeting will also be provided.

Establishment. The award was established in 1994. The award was endowed by the Midwest Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry Consortium with a supporting contribution from the Division of Organic Chemistry.

Rules of Eligibility. Nominees must be long-standing members of the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society who through their contributions to the organic chemical community in the United States have significantly enhanced the welfare of its members. Contributions to the American Chemical Society and/or the Organic Chemistry Division, including significant accomplishments in the management and function of the ACS that impact the environment of organic chemistry, leadership and innovation in the Division, and conspicuous service on behalf of organic chemists are appropriate considerations. Nominations should emphasize the nominee's service contributions. Five copies of the nomination document, supporting materials, and seconding letters (up to five) should be sent to Dr. Gary Molander, Secretary/Treasurer, Division of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, 231 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6323.

Deadline: All nominations must be received by April 1, 2008.

Paul G. Gassman Distinguished Service Award Winners
Year	Awardee	University
2006	Ronald C. Breslow	Columbia University
2004	Clayton H. Heathcock	University of California, Berkeley
2002	William R. Roush	University of Michigan
2000	Peter Beak	University of Illinois
1998	Michael P. Doyle	University of Maryland
1996	Norman A. LeBel	Wayne State University
1994	Nelson Leonard	University of Illinois