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.
Dr Aisling Ní Cheallaigh
For dedication to the Carbohydrate Group through revitalising the committee and leading successful international early career webinars.
2023 Inspirational Member Award
Dr Amanda Hardy
Royal Society of Biology and RSC Chilterns and Middlesex Local Section
For dedication to the diversification of the committee and programmes of the Chilterns and Middlesex Local Section.
2020 Inspirational Member Award
Dr Gemma Scotney
Pfizer Ltd and RSC Kent Local Section
For dedication to expanding the public engagement activities of the Kent Local Section.
2020 Inspirational Member Award
Dr Helen Cooke
For dedication to the Chemical Information and Computer Applications (CICAG) committee and development of the Distillate newsletter.
2026 Inspirational Member Award
Dr Jamie Gould
Newcastle University and RSC Porous Materials Group
For dedication to supporting the global porous materials community through the development of the successful regular webinar series in response to...
2021 Inspirational Member Award
Dr Steve Lancaster
Domino Printing Sciences and RSC Pan Africa Chemistry Network
For dedication to the development of an analytical chemistry training programme in Africa.
2020 Inspirational Member Award
Dr Susannah Coote
Lancaster University and RSC Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group
For dedication to supporting the early career heterocyclic chemistry community through the development of a programme of online activities in respo...
2022 Inspirational Member Award
Elizabeth Driscoll
University of Birmingham and RSC Solid State Chemistry Group
For dedication to supporting the community through the Interest Group and Local Section activities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2021 Inspirational Member Award
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
Mario Moustras
For dedication to the Management Group community through the diversification of the committee and activities.
2021 Inspirational Member Award
Professor John Dean
Northumbria University and RSC Analytical Division North East Region
For dedication to the planning, coordination and ongoing development of the Schools Analyst Competition.
2020 Inspirational Member Award
Susan Rudlin
University of Reading and RSC Thames Valley Local Section
For dedication to the success and inclusivity of the education and outreach activities in the Thames Valley Local Section.
2024 Inspirational Member Award
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...
2023 Inspirational Member Award
Yearly celebrations
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