This list of chemistry awards is an index to articles about notable awards for chemistry. It includes awards by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the American Chemical Society, the Society of Chemical Industry and awards by other organizations.
Awards of the Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Society of the United Kingdom offers a number of awards for chemistry.
Award Notes Applied Catalysis Award Creativity and excellence in novel approaches or use of catalysis in industry Applied Inorganic Chemistry Award Outstanding contributions to the development of any branch of inorganic chemistry which has an application in industry Bader Award Prize for organic chemistry Beilby Medal and Prize Work that has exceptional practical significance in chemical engineering, applied materials science, energy efficiency or a related field. Jointly administered by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Society of Chemical Industry, who make the award in rotation. Bioinorganic Chemistry Award Outstanding research in any aspect of bioinorganic chemistry Bourke Award Enables experts in physical chemistry or chemical physics to present their work in the UK. Centenary Prize Outstanding chemists, who are also exceptional communicators, from overseas Charles Rees Award Excellence in the field of heterocyclic chemistry Chartered Chemist Profession qualification for an experienced practising chemist Corday–Morgan Prize Meritorious contributions to experimental chemistry, including computer simulation De Gennes Prize Outstanding and exceptional work in the field of materials chemistry Edward Harrison Memorial Prize British chemist who was under 32 years, and working the fields of theoretical or physical chemistry. In 2008 the prize was joined with the Meldola Medal and Prize to form the Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prizes. Faraday Lectureship Prize Exceptional contributions to physical or theoretical chemistry Faraday Medal (electrochemistry) Distinguished mid-career electrochemists working outside of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Geoffrey Barker Medal Scientists working in the UK or Ireland in recognition of their contributions to electrochemistry Gibson-Fawcett Award Outstanding work in the field of materials chemistry Green Chemistry Award Advances in environmentally focused chemistry Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prizes Scientist who demonstrates the most meritorious and promising original investigations in chemistry and published results of those investigations Hickinbottom Award Contributions in the area of organic chemistry from researchers under the age of 35 Interdisciplinary Prizes Work at the interface between chemistry and other disciplines John B. Goodenough Award Contributions to the field of materials chemistry Liversidge Award Outstanding contributions to physical chemistry Longstaff Prize Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry who has done the most to advance the science of chemistry Lord Lewis Prize Distinctive and distinguished chemical or scientific achievements together with significant contributions to the development of science policy Ludwig Mond Award Outstanding research in any aspect of inorganic chemistry Marlow Award Early-career award in physical chemistry Materials for Industry - Derek Birchall Award Exceptional contribution to the application of materials chemistry in industry Meldola Medal and Prize British chemist who was under 32 years of age for promising original investigations in chemistry (which had been published). In 2008 the prize was joined with the Edward Harrison Memorial Prize to form the Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prizes. Nyholm Prize for Education Outstanding achievements by those working in chemical science education, specifically major contributions to national or international research or innovation Perkin Prize for Organic Chemistry Sustained originality and achievement in research in any area of organic chemistry Polanyi Medal Outstanding contributions to the field of gas kinetics Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science Analytical chemistry Sir George Stokes Award Outstanding and sustained contributions to analytical science by someone working in a complementary field, which has led to developments of seminal importance to chemical analysis Supramolecular Chemistry Award Studies leading to the design of functionally useful supramolecular species Tilden Prize Advances in chemistry
Awards of the American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society of the United States offers a number of awards related to chemistry.
Award Notes ACS Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences Significant accomplishments by individuals in stimulating students, underrepresented in the profession, to elect careers in the chemical sciences and engineering ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences Significant accomplishments by individuals who have stimulated or fostered the interest of women in chemistry, promoting their professional development as chemists or chemical engineers ACS Award in Pure Chemistry Fundamental research in pure chemistry carried out in North America by young men and women Arthur C. Cope Award Achievement in the field of organic chemistry research Charles Goodyear Medal Outstanding invention, innovation, or development which has resulted in a significant change or contribution to the nature of the rubber industry Charles Lathrop Parsons Award Outstanding public service by a member of the American Chemical Society E. Bright Wilson Award in Spectroscopy Outstanding accomplishments in fundamental or applied spectroscopy in chemistry E. V. Murphree Award in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Outstanding research of a theoretical or experimental nature in the fields of industrial chemistry or chemical engineering Ernest Guenther Award Outstanding achievements in the analysis, structure elucidation, and chemical synthesis of natural products, with special consideration given to the independence of thought and originality F.A. Cotton Medal for Excellence in Chemical Research Texas A&M Section of the American Chemical Society to recognize accomplishments in research Garvan–Olin Medal Distinguished scientific accomplishment, leadership and service to chemistry by women chemists George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education Outstanding contributions to chemical education HIST Award for Outstanding Achievement in the History of Chemistry Outstanding career of contributions to the history of chemistry Herman Skolnik Award Outstanding contributions to and achievements in the theory and practice of chemical information science Heroes of Chemistry Creation of innovative and impactful products based on chemistry and chemical engineering Herty Medal Outstanding chemists resident in the Southeastern United States who have significantly contributed to their chosen fields International Rubber Science Hall of Fame Jointly sponsored by the Maurice Morton Institute of Polymer Science at The University of Akron and the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society. Irving Langmuir Award Awarded alternate years with American Physical Society. Outstanding interdisciplinary research in chemistry and physics, in the spirit of Irving Langmuir. James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry Outstanding contributions to the field of chemical education James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry Outstanding reporting on chemistry, chemical engineering, and related chemical fields Linus Pauling Award Outstanding achievement in chemistry Marvin J. Johnson Award Outstanding research contributions to microbial and biochemical technology. Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award Individuals "who have exhibited exceptional technical competency by making significant and repeated contributions to rubber science and technology Murray Goodman Memorial Prize Outstanding accomplishments in one or more of the areas of biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, biophysics, or chemical biology. The award is given by the journal Biopolymers Nakanishi Prize Award in chemistry given alternately by the Chemical Society of Japan and the American Chemical Society Oesper Award Award in chemistry given by the University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Section of the American Chemical Society Patterson-Crane Award Contributions to chemical information Peter Debye Award Outstanding research in physical chemistry Priestley Medal Distinguished service in the field of chemistry Sparks-Thomas award Outstanding contributions and innovations in the field of elastomers by younger scientists, technologists, and engineers Stieglitz Lecture Presented alternatively by the University of Chicago Chemistry department and the Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society Tolman Award Resident in Southern California for outstanding contributions to chemistry which include contributions in areas of fundamental studies, chemical technology, and significant contributions to chemical education or outstanding leadership in science on a national level Ullyot Public Affairs Lecture With Science History Institute etc. Contributions of the sciences (in particular chemistry and biology) to the public welfare Willard Gibbs Award Eminent chemists who, through years of application and devotion, have brought to the world developments that enable everyone to live more comfortably and to understand this world better William H. Nichols Medal Significant and original contribution in any field of chemistry
Awards of the Society of Chemical Industry
The Society of Chemical Industry was established in 1881 by scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs. It offers a number of awards related to chemistry.
Award Notes The Society Medal The society's most prestigious medal. Awarded for furthering the connection between science and businessPerkin Medal Awarded by American Section for innovation in applied chemistry resulting in outstanding commercial development. Chemical Industry Medal Awarded by American Section for conspicuous service to applied chemistry. Gordon E. Moore Medal Awarded by American Section for early career success involving innovation in chemical industries. Castner Medal Awarded by Electrochemical Technology Group for applied electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering connected to industrial research Lister Memorial Lecture Awarded by Scotland Group Levinstein Memorial Award For excellence in chemical research and knowledge Leverhulme Lecture For excellence in chemical research and knowledge George Bessey Award Lecture The award recognises the efforts of dedicated and exceptional members of the society Baekeland Lecture For authority on polymeric materials
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