Prize winners
We are recognising individuals, collaborations and teams for their exceptional achievements in advancing the chemical sciences.


Thibaut Van Acker
Ghent University, South Korea
For making a significant contribution in the area of atomic spectrometry in their independent academic career.

Tien Thuy
University of Nottingham, UK
For dedication to supporting the Particle Characterisation Group in organising the FORGE Conference, being instrumental in its success regarding en...

UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy
2025 Environment, Sustainability and Energy Horizon Prize: awarded for advancing circular economy solutions for the UK chemical industry through ch...

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry Workshop Team
For technical innovations that enable research breakthroughs across the School of Chemistry, and translation of technical expertise beyond, in time...

University of Nottingham Laboratory Development Team
For dedication to crafting an innovative, skills-focused, digitally-enhanced practical chemistry curriculum to hone student skills and prepare them...

University of St Andrews School of Chemistry & ZEM Fuel S...
For the development and commercialisation of a disruptive zero emission energy technology, direct ammonia fuel cells, to decarbonise the maritime i...

University of Strathclyde and GSK
For the creation of a sustained partnership which has driven a culture of research and training excellence, and created a flow of skilled personnel...

University of Surrey Chemical Pilot Plant Education and T...
For the development of an integrated training facility for chemists and chemical engineers in large-scale chemical processes, through a combination...

Van der Waals Thin Films
For the development of van der Waals thin films with high electronic performance, mechanical stretchability, and permeability for highly flexible,...
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We are Chemistry (WaC)
2025 Inclusion and Diversity Prize awarded for the development of an impactful integrated engagement programme transforming student success through...

Wendy Winnard
Priestley College
For innovation and leadership in chemistry teaching that inspires and supports students from a range of backgrounds and enthuses teachers and stude...

Zhen Gu
University of California Los Angeles, USA
For pioneering “programmed medications” that apply physiological signals-responsive materials/systems for precisely delivering therapeutics, especi...