Prize winners

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

2026 winners announcement Yearly celebrations

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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.

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Research & Innovation Prize winners

Celebrating exceptional people advancing the chemical sciences across industry and academia.

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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.

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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 Jordi Bures

University of Manchester, UK

For the development of novel kinetic analyses to streamline the elucidation of reaction mechanisms.

2020 Organic Chemistry early career prize: Hickinbottom Prize

Dr Louis Morrill

Cardiff University, UK

For the development of sustainable methodologies for synthesis which employ catalysts that are metal-free or based on earth-abundant first row tran...

2022 Organic Chemistry early career prize: Hickinbottom Prize