RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


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Green Chemistry Award


The Green Chemistry Award is for the design, development or implementation of novel chemical products or processes which have the potential to reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.


2010 Winner

Roger Sheldon

Green Chemistry Award 2010 Winner

Roger Sheldon, Delft University of Technology


Rules and Criteria


  • Run biennially
  • Open to everyone without restrictions
  • Candidates are NOT permitted to nominate themselves
  • One page CV for the candidate which should include their date of birth, website URL, summary of education and career, a list of 5 relevant publications, total numbers of publications and patents
  • A one page supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, which can be viewed through the link on this page
  • Nominations open 1 September 2011 
  • Nominations close 15 January 2012 
  • Award winner will be chosen by the Environment, Sustainability and Energy Forum Awards Committee
  • Award winner receives £2000, a medal and a certificate     

Previous Winners

Green Chemistry Award Winners

2001 - present

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Information for Nominators of Awards

Includes nomination requirements, selection procedure and timeframe information on making a nomination for an RSC Award

Selection Criteria for RSC Awards

Selection criteria to be addressed in the supporting statement