The Anachem Award was established in 1953 and is presented annually to an outstanding analytical chemist for teaching, research, administration or other activity which has advanced the art and science of the field. The Award was presented as a part of the Anachem Conference through 1972. From 1973 to 2022, the Anachem Award was presented at the National FACSS SciX meeting as a part of a special symposium arranged and given by former students and colleagues honoring the recipient. Since 2024, the Anachem Award has been presented at the annual Anachem Symposium. At each Symposium, the recipient delivers the Plenary Address, and an Award Session is held in honor of the recipient.
The Anachem Student Award was established in 2004 to recognize excellence in academic research. At each Symposium, graduate and undergraduate students are recognized for preparing and delivering outstanding research presentations.
The Havlena Distinguished Service Award is awarded for exemplary service to Anachem and is the highest tribute Anachem can pay to a member.
Edward J. Havlena Biography
Edward J. Havlena earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Chemistry under the mentorship of David F. Boltz at Wayne State University. Throughout his professional career Ed was employed as an Analytical Research Chemist and Group Leader at Detroit Edison. Ed was an important contributor and leader of Anachem for over 60years. In addition to recruiting many other chemists to join Anachem , he also served as an Anachem officer, board member, newsletter publisher, and symposium organizer. In 1972 Ed represented Anachem at national meetings that resulted in the formation of the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS) with Anachem as a founding member organization. Ed received the Anachem Fellow Award in 1978 and the first Anachem Lifetime Service Award in 2007 (see photo below). Ed was also honored with the FACSS Distinguished Service Award in 2014. Ed has continued his Anachem legacy through a generous donation to Anachem, for which we are very grateful.
The Anachem Lifetime Service Award is a prestigious honor that was established in 2008 to recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional and sustained contributions to the Anachem community. This award recognizes those who have shown unparalleled dedication to advancing analytical chemistry through their volunteer service and leadership within the Anachem community.
The ANACHEM Fellow Award originated in 1971 as a way to show appreciation to a member or members who have provided long and meritorious service to the organization. The normal procedure is for a committee composed of the elected Officers and the Resident Agent to nominate possible candidates. The Board of Directors votes on the choices at a regular Board meeting. The May meeting is set aside for the presentation of the Award.