The Vanguard Dinner & Award Ceremony

The Vanguard Dinner is an annual event that takes place in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that recognizes and celebrates nationwide initiatives to enhance science education and foster a greater understanding of the science of chemistry and the importance of chemicals and the chemical industry. A distinguished guest addresses a particular topic related to science education, community outreach among industry, or other relevant initiatives to enhance the public’s appreciation of chemistry, chemicals, and the chemical industry.

Nominate a worthy individual for the 2012 Vanguard Award!
Download the nomination form and submit your nomination today!*
*If you would like to receive the form as a Word document, please contact CEF.

The 2012 Vanguard Dinner & Award Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 15, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Crystal City, Virginia.

The Vanguard Award

The Chemical Educational Foundation's Vanguard Award recognizes and honors the outstanding efforts of an individual who has exhibited leadership and commitment to fostering the public's understanding of, participation in, and general appreciation of chemistry, chemicals, and the chemical industry. Through various outreach initiatives, Vanguard Award winners raise awareness of the importance of science education and take action to enhance science education in their communities.;

“It is a great honor to be named the Chemical Educational Foundation’s (CEF) 2011 Vanguard Award recipient. Our country needs more scientists, engineers and innovators. But just as important, we also need government and business decision makers who understand science and all its implications. We need citizens who understand science, journalists to accurately report on it, and gifted teachers to advance science literacy and curiosity in our young people. Yet, America’s students continue to fall behind in science education at a time when they need it to succeed in a highly competitive, worldwide economy.  We can’t let that continue. That’s why the work we all do to advance science literacy is so essential.”

-Gregory S. Babe, President & CEO of Bayer Corporation and Bayer MaterialScience LLC
2011 Chemical Educational Foundation Vanguard Award Recipient
  

Congratulations and many thanks to CEF's Vanguard Award winners and presenters for raising awareness about the importance of chemistry and taking action to enhance science education!

Previous Winners

CEF's Vanguard Award winners exemplify the positive impact that chemical industry members can have on their communities by raising awareness of the importance of chemistry and chemicals within the community and our everyday lives.To read more about previous Vanguard recipients and ceremonies, visit the Past Vanguard Award page or click on the individuals' names below.