John Jeyes Award

The John Jeyes Award is for chemistry in relation to the environment.

Rules and Criteria

• Run biennially
• Open to everyone without restrictions
• Candidates are 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
• Nominations open 1 September 2009 
• Nominations close 31 January 2010 
• Award winner will be chosen by the Environment, Sustainability and Energy Forum Awards Committee
• Award winner receives £2000, a medal and a certificate 

About John Jeyes

John Jeyes (1817-1892) was a prolific inventor and scientist who in 1877 invented the one of the first disinfectants, Jeyes Fluid, which is still used today.

This award was founded in 1975 to commemorate Jeyes' initiative and inventiveness.  It was first awarded to R L Wain in 1976.