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.
Benjamin E Arenas
University of Edinburgh, UK
For developing inclusive practices in teaching and support, introducing innovative and diverse assessments for practical chemistry, and mentoring o...
2025 Early Career Prize for Excellence in Higher Education
Dr Alexander Baker
University of Warwick, UK
For exceptional inspiration of students, encouraging them to challenge, develop and grow their scientific passion.
2024 Early Career Prize for Excellence in Higher Education
Dr Ben Pilgrim
University of Nottingham, UK
For inspirational teaching contributions at the school-university interface, most notably through significant contributions to the UK Chemistry Oly...
2022 Early Career Prize for Excellence in Higher Education
Dr Julia Sarju
University of York, UK
For making a difference to the lives of students through outstanding and innovative teaching, direct interventions and best practice around disabil...
2021 Early Career Prize for Excellence in Higher Education
Dr Niloufar Raeis-Hosseini
Cranfield University
For providing an inspirational chemistry education and using teaching technology to ignite students’ interest in chemistry beyond the classroom.
2023 Early Career Prize for Excellence in Higher Education
Yearly celebrations
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13 June 2023
22 November 2022
07 June 2022
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Recognising excellence in the chemical sciences.