Service Awards

Rubber Division, ACS honors the dedication, commitment and service of individuals to our organization through our Distinguished Service Award, Arnold Smith Special Service Award, Certificates of Appreciation and Lifetime Service Award.

Distinguished Service Award Criteria

  • Minimum of 10 years of service to Rubber Division, ACS
  • Recipient must be living at time of presentation
  • A potential recipient of the Distinguished Service Award would significantly exceed the minimum requirements listed below.
  • Service in at least three of these categories; Officer of the Division, Area Director, Committee Chair, Division Councilor to the ACS, Committee member, LAC/LCC Chairman/Member, Editor of RC&T, Symposia Chair/Organizer.

Arnold Smith Special Service Award Criteria

  • Minimum of 10 years of service to Rubber Division, ACS
  • Recipient must be living at time of presentation
  • Service in at least three of these categories; Officer of the Division, Area Director, Committee Chair, Division Councilor to the ACS, Committee member, LAC/LCC Chairman/Member, Editor of RC&T, Symposia Chair/Organizer.

Certification of Appreciation Criteria

A Certificate of Appreciation is given to those individuals who have made a significant contribution in the form of a single activity or series of related activities that took place over a short period of time (less than or equal to three years).

Lifetime Service Award Criteria

  • Minimum of ten (10) years active service to the Division or passed away prematurely
  • ​Recipient did not receive service award while living