2018 ACS National Awards Sponsor Information
Thank you for your support of the 2018 ACS National Awards Program. Our team is looking forward to working with you in New Orleans, LA at the 255th ACS National Meeting (March 18-22, 2018).
As an award sponsor, you will present a certificate at the 2018 National Awards Program Ceremony and General Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Below you will find general information that will assist you in your preparations for the ACS National Meeting and Awards Banquet. Please review this information and contact our office if you have any questions. You can reach us at or by calling us at (800) 227-5558, ext. 4575 or ext. 4409.
This year’s National Awards Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2018. The event will be held at:
New Orleans Marriott Hotel, Ballroom TBD
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Telephone: (504) 581-1000
Fax: (504) 523-6755
Webpage:
The ACS National Awards Concierge Office will be open the following dates and times at the
New Orleans Marriott Hotel, Room TBD.
Saturday, March 17: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 18: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Monday, March 19: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
American Chemical Society 255th National meeting
National Awards Banquet
National Awards Concierge Office, Room TBD
New Orleans Marriott Hotel
Saturday, March 17:8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 18: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Monday, March 19:8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
MEETING REGISTRATION
- As an award sponsor, you will receive complimentary national meeting registration fee. In order to receive complimentary registration, you must register through the National Awards Office using a special code (sent to you via email) and registration link which will be on this site on December 11, 2017.
- Your guests will not need to register if they are just attending the banquet, but they will need a banquet ticket.
- You will receive a confirmation via e-mail if you provide your e-mail address on your registration form.
BANQUET TICKETS AND GUEST LIST
- As a sponsor of an ACS Award you will automatically receive two complimentary tickets to the banquet (one for you and one for a guest). All other guests are required to purchase a ticket to attend the banquet. The price of a ticket is $130 and can be purchased through meeting registration in February 2018. All national meeting registrants will receive an e-mail notification when the tickets are available to be purchased.
- Award sponsors and a guest will be seated at assigned tables with award recipient and their guests. Each table will seat 10. If the combined group is too large for a single table, adjacent tables will be used.
- Complete your banquet guest list provided at please provide the full name of each guest whom you wish to have seated at your table and any dietary restrictions next to the guest name. Please keep in mind that you will receive only one complimentary guest ticket and all other guests will be required to purchase a banquet ticket. If you have any concerns regarding the guest list, please contact Tiffany Williams at (800) 227-5558, ext. 4575, or Rico Gore at (800) 227-5558, ext. 4409, . Due to limited seating arrangements, we will first honor requests that are made by the January 30th deadline.
DRESS
- Dress for those participating in the National Awards Ceremony is black tie (tuxedos and dinner gowns).
- Guests attending the ceremony but not participating should wear a tuxedo, dinner gown, nice dark suit, or dress.