2022 prizes open for nominations
You can nominate now for our Horizon Prizes, Research & Innovation Prizes, Volunteer Recognition Prizes, and our Inclusion & Diversity Prize.
Nominations are now open in four prize categories. Nominations will remain open until 5pm (UK time) 18 January 2022.
We welcome nominators of all roles and career stages. Nominations are completely anonymous, and judging panels never find out who nominators are. For some prizes, nominators need to be RSC members. First-time nominators are encouraged! We've put together some handy Guidance for nominators to help you make the most of your nomination.
Find our more about the open categories below, or go to our prizes page to browse all the categories and learn more.
Horizon Prizes
Our Horizon Prizes highlight the most exciting, contemporary chemical science at the cutting edge of research and innovation. These prizes are for teams or collaborations who are opening up new directions and possibilities in their field, through ground-breaking scientific developments.
Research & Innovation Prizes
These prizes recognise brilliant chemical scientists carrying out amazing work in academia and industry. They include prizes for those at different career stages in general chemistry and for those working in specific fields, as well as interdisciplinary prizes and prizes for those in specific roles.
Inclusion & Diversity Prize
The Inclusion and Diversity Prize – now open on an annual basis – recognises a team or individual who has made an exceptional contribution to promoting and improving the accessibility, inclusivity and diversity of the chemical science community.
Volunteer Recognition Prizes
Our members volunteer their time in numerous ways – from serving on our boards and committees to public engagement initiatives. Volunteer Recognition Prizes include team and individual prizes, and celebrate the many ways in which chemical scientists at all stages of their career go above and beyond to form communities and support and inspire others.
What about prizes for educators?
2021 Education Prizes
The winners of our 2021 Horizon Prizes for Education and our Excellence in Education Prizes will be announced on 23 November 2021. Keep an eye out on social media and on our website for an exciting day of online celebration.
2022 Education Prizes
Nominations for our 2022 Education Prizes will open in Spring 2022.