The College Awards Subcommittee recognizes college students who have shown outstanding achievement in their chemistry curricula. Outstanding Junior Chemistry Awards were presented to students attending institutions in the St. Louis area on April 21, 2026, at Favazzas on the Hill during the Awards Night Banquet. Participating schools include the University of Missouri at St. Louis, Washington University, St. Louis University, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Lindenwood University, Maryville University, McKendree University, Principia College, Greenville University, and Webster University.
ACS 2026 WINNERS
OUTSTANDING JUNIOR CHEMISTRY STUDENT AWARDS
Greenville University – Abby Grohmann
Maryville University – John Le
Lindenwood University – Morgan Romanski
McKendree University – Kyle Peck
Principia College – Testimony Beaton
Saint Louis University – Rahul Jasthi
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville – Isabel Baldwin
University of Missouri – St. Louis – Naomi Collis
Washington University – Ina Jaegy
Webster University – Milo Kirn
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For 2026 the award consisted of a $100 cash award, a framed certificate, and an engraved brass plate, which is mounted on a perpetual plaque at each institution. Dinner was also provided for each student and for one mentor per student.