Resilient entrepreneurs, driving chemistry ideas to commercial success. Dedicated individuals, demonstrating technical excellence in the laboratory. Inspirational teams, innovating together.
Whoever they are, our nine industry awards could give them the recognition they deserve.
Nominations close 16 January
Excellence doesn’t come in just one form. Neither does our recognition. We proactively support and celebrate diversity in the chemical sciences.
Our industry and technology awards
Chemical Sciences Apprentice of the Year
The Chemical Sciences Apprentice of the Year award is given in recognition of outstanding contribution made by an apprentice working in the chemical sciences sector. For more information on nominations, past winners, or selection criteria, see the Chemical Sciences Apprentice of the Year page.
Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year Award
This award is given to individuals who demonstrated creativity and vision, driving chemistry innovation to commercial success for their business. For more information on nominations, past winners, or selection criteria, see the Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year Award page.
Creativity in Industry Prize
The Creativity in Industry Prize is an outstanding achievement award recognising the contribution of an individual to the chemical sciences industry. For more information on nominations, past winners, or selection criteria, see the Creativity in Industry Prize page.
Industry Technician of the Year
The Industry Technician of the Year award is given in recognition of outstanding contribution made by an individual in a technical role in industry. For more information on nominations, past winners, or selection criteria, see the Industry Technician of the Year page.
Industrial Analytical Science Award
The Industrial Analytical Science Award recognises the work of industrial analytical scientists and is given for outstanding contribution to analytical technology or methodology in industry. For more information, see the Industrial Analytical Science Award page.
Inspiration and Industry Award
This award is given in recognition of an individual's or team's impact on the local or national community in relation to the promotion of science and STEM careers. For more information, see the Inspiration and Industry Award page.
Industry-Academia Collaboration Award
The Industry-Academia Collaboration Award (previously the Teamwork in Innovation Award) recognises outstanding examples of teamwork in promoting innovation through industry-academia partnerships. Please see the Industry-Academia Collaboration Award page for more information.
Materials for Industry
The Materials for Industry Award rewards an individual for creativity and excellence in the application of materials chemistry in industry. For more information please see the Materials for Industry page.
Rising Star in Industry Award
The Rising Star in Industry Award (previously Young Industrialist of the Year Award) recognises individuals in the early stages of their careers who have already made a significant impact in the chemical industry. For more information please see the Rising Star in Industry Award page.
Making a nomination is your chance to ensure that these prizes and awards are inclusive and accurately reflect scientific achievement in our community.
Well-deserved recognition. Valuable opportunities to promote their work. Trophies presented by a celebrity guest at our awards ceremony. Who will your winners be?
I’m delighted that the GSK and Edinburgh team have received this prestigious award from the Royal Society of Chemistry. This is great external recognition of the world class science we have completed in partnership with Edinburgh towards developing a medicine for acute pancreatitis.
Nomination information
- Once you’ve decided on a prize from the list, follow the instructions on its web page to nominate your chosen individual or group.
- Anyone is eligible for nomination.
In the spotlight this year
Rising Star in Industry Award
This award recognises individuals in the early stages of their careers who have already made a significant impact in the chemical industry.
Find out more and nominateIndustry–Academia Collaboration of the Year Award
This team award recognises outstanding examples of collaboration to promote innovation through industry-academia partnerships.
Inclusion and Diversity Prize
New for 2017, our Inclusion and Diversity Prize recognises an individual's contribution and impact in promoting and improving the accessibility, inclusivity and diversity of the chemical science community.
Organic Industrial Chemistry Award
The Organic Industrial Chemistry Award is for the application of organic chemistry in an industrial context by a person or team.
