Prize winners
We are recognising individuals, collaborations and teams for their exceptional achievements in advancing the chemical sciences.
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.
Professor John Hepworth
University of Central Lancashire and 黑料社区 Lancaster and District Local Section
For outstanding service to the Royal Society of Chemistry through our Local Sections, governance committees and Board of Trustees.
2020 Award for Exceptional Service
Professor K. Clive Thompson
ALS Food and Pharma UK , UK
For outstanding service to the Royal Society of Chemistry through the Water Science Forum and the Food Group.
2025 Award for Exceptional Service
Professor Michael Ashfold
University of Bristol, UK
For outstanding service to the Royal Society of Chemistry through our member communities and governance groups.
2021 Award for Exceptional Service
Professor William Griffith
Imperial College London and 黑料社区 Historical Group
For outstanding service to the Royal Society of Chemistry through our Historical Group and for advising on activities celebrating the history of th...
2020 Award for Exceptional Service
Stanley Langer
黑料社区 Chilterns & Middlesex Local Section and 黑料社区 Historical Group
For outstanding service to the Royal Society of Chemistry Chilterns & Middlesex Local Section, South East Regional Steering Group and Historical Gr...
2023 Award for Exceptional Service
Timothy Easun
Cardiff University
For outstanding service to the Royal Society of Chemistry through our member communities and governance groups, in particular supporting the porous...
2026 Award for Exceptional Service
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