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Last Updated on Friday, 01 September 2023 16:29

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is pleased to announce V. Michael Mautino as the 2024 recipient of the Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society. Mautino, of Finleyville, will deliver his award address at the ChemLuminary Ceremony at the ACS Fall 2024 meeting in Denver.

V. Michael Mautino.

The award is presented annually to recognize the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served ACS and contributed significantly to the goals and objectives of the Society.

Mautino receives the award for “his outstanding volunteerism and mentorship at all levels of the American Chemical Society.” Over his 26 years of ACS membership, Mautino has been a consistent leader of the ACS Pittsburgh Local Section. He has also served on numerous ACS national committees, chairing two, as well as having chaired the ACS Division of Chemical Technicians in the early 2000s.

“Michael’s passion for chemistry and people makes him the perfect vessel to fulfill the objectives of the ACS,” says Michelle Ward, a lecturer and undergraduate analytical laboratory director in the department of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh.

Among Mautino’s many volunteer leadership accomplishments, he played an integral role in creating ‘Chemists Celebrate Earth Day’ in 2003. Because of the popularity and success of this program, ACS expanded it into Chemists Celebrate Earth Week, which unites ACS local sections, student communities, technical divisions, businesses, schools and individuals in communicating the positive role that chemistry plays in the world. He also was involved in many other local outreach programs, often volunteering at the former Gastonville Elementary School in the Ringgold School District.

His leadership, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and mentorship have benefited all ACS members he has interacted with, inspiring dozens to seek volunteer leadership positions within ACS and in their workplaces.

A 32-year employee of Covestro LLC, Mautino held several positions of increasing responsibility, including Product Line Manager and Regional Channel Manager in the Polyurethanes NAFTA Regional Channel Management Group.

Nominations are open for the 2025 Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society through Nov. 1, 2023. To nominate a colleague, visit the ACS National Awards page.