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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Paul Wender
Stanford University, USA
For extraordinary contributions encompassing groundbreaking advancements in synthesis, photochemistry, organometallic chemistry, medicinal chemistr...
2024 Sir Derek Barton Gold Medal
Professor Barry Trost
Stanford University, USA
For continued wide ranging contributions to the development of new synthetic methods employing transition metal catalysts, and the application of t...
2020 Sir Derek Barton Gold Medal
Professor K. Barry
Scripps Research
For the development of the concept of ‘click’ chemistry, the invention of chemical reactions underpinning this field and the impact this continues...
2022 Sir Derek Barton Gold Medal
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.
