Prize winners
We are recognising individuals, collaborations and teams for their exceptional achievements in advancing the chemical sciences.
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Explore all prize winners
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Professor K. Clive Thompson
ALS Food and Pharma UK , UK
2025 Award for Exceptional Service: awarded for outstanding service to the Royal Society of Chemistry through the Water Science Forum and the Food...
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 RSC 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
RSC Chilterns & Middlesex Local Section and RSC 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
Yearly celebrations
Each year we recognise individuals and teams from a wide range of career stages, sectors and backgrounds – highlighting the breadth of talent and the variety of ways people contribute to progress in our field.