Prize winners
We are recognising individuals, collaborations and teams for their exceptional achievements in advancing the chemical sciences.
2026 winners announcement Yearly celebrations
Celebrating our 2026 Prize winners
Thank you to everybody who took the time to make a nomination this year, and to all of our volunteers on our judging panels. Explore our prize winners to find profiles, see photo galleries, get insights into their work, and read a question and answer session with the prize winner.
Research & Innovation Prize winners
Celebrating exceptional people advancing the chemical sciences across industry and academia.
Horizon Prize winners
Celebrating groups, teams and collaborations making discoveries and innovations that push the boundaries of science.
Inclusion and Diversity Prize winner
Recognising individuals or teams that have improved the accessibility, inclusivity and diversity of the chemical science community.
Volunteer Recognition Prize winners
Celebrating our members who support and inspire others within the community.
Explore all winners
Filter in a variety of ways including year to find our latest winners along with those from previous years.
Berceste Beyribey Price
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, UK
For outstanding service to the Royal Society of Chemistry through our member communities and governance groups.
2026 Award for Exceptional Service
Dr Helen Cooke
For dedication to the Chemical Information and Computer Applications (CICAG) committee and development of the Distillate newsletter.
2026 Inspirational Member Award
Elizabeth Cairnduff
For outstanding service to the Royal Society of Chemistry through our member communities and governance groups.
2026 Award for Exceptional Service
Gemma-Louise Davies
University of Birmingham, UK
For dedication to supporting the early career colloid chemistry community through the development of the Early Career Colloid Committee and meeting.
2026 Inspirational Member Award
RSC Biomaterials Chemistry Committee
For the development of a programme of activity to empower their community and foster inclusion across career stage and sector.
2026 Inspirational Committee Award
RSC Education Community Region Scotland
For their demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and delivering collaborative impact across the Scottish education community.
2026 Inspirational Committee Award
Separation Science Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry
For bringing together Interest Groups and related networks and societies to cover the breadth of analytical chemistry as part of the Solutions in S...
2026 Inspirational Committee Award
Timothy Easun
University of Birmingham, UK
For outstanding service to the Royal Society of Chemistry through our member communities and governance groups, in particular supporting the porous...
2026 Award for Exceptional Service
Yearly celebrations
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