Pittsburgh Section Mourns the Loss of a Long-Time Volunteer

Pittsburgh Section Mourns the Loss of a Long-Time Volunteer

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Jay Auses.  Jay served as President of Pittcon in 1992, Chair of the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh in 1987-1988, co-Chair of the Central Regional Meeting in 2014, and Chair of the Pittsburgh Local Section in 2013.  Those who knew Jay remember him as being incredibly kind and giving of his time and talents.  You can read his obituary here:   Obituary | John “Jay” Paul Auses of Allegheny Twp., Pennsylvania | RUSIEWICZ FUNERAL HOMES INC. (rusiewiczfh.com)

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The Pittsburgh Award was established in 1932 by the Pittsburgh Section of ACS to recognize outstanding leadership in chemical affairs in the local and larger professional community. This Award symbolizes the honor and appreciation accorded to those who have rendered distinguished service to the field of chemistry. The Award consists of a plaque presented annually at a section dinner. Members of the Pittsburgh Section, or in exceptional cases, nonmembers, who have done work worthy of recognition toward increasing chemical knowledge, promoting the chemical industry, benefiting humanity, or advancing the Pittsburgh Section, are eligible for consideration. Nominate today.  

The Distinguished Service Award was established in 2007 by the Pittsburgh Section of the ACS to expand and replace the predecessor Chairman’s Award of the section. Both recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Section. The Award, consisting of a plaque, is presented annually at a Section dinner, which is open to the public. Members of the Pittsburgh Section, past or present, who have provided outstanding service in advancing the Pittsburgh Section, are eligible for consideration.  Nominate today.