Young Industrialist of the Year Award

The Young Industrialist of the Year Award is to recognise an individual who has made a significant contribution to industry in the early stages of their career.

Rules and Criteria

• Run annually 
• Candidates are NOT permitted to nominate themselves 
• Candidates must be 36 or below on the closing date.  The age specified is intended to guide nominators and selection panelists; appropriate consideration will be given to those who have taken career breaks or followed different study paths 
• Name and contact details of two referees required should be provided by the nominator.  After the RSC office has acknowledged receipt of nomination, the nominator is responsible for informing the two referees that they must provide reports by 31 January. 
• 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 2012
• Nominations close 15 January 2013
• Award winner will be chosen by the Industry & Technology Division Awards Committee 
• Award winner receives £2000, a memento and a certificate       

About the award

The RSC Young Industrialist of the Year Award was established in 2008.