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


RSC Molecular Spectroscopy Group
For the successful transition of their programme to run online during the Covid-19 pandemic.

RSC South Africa North Local Section
For proactively diversifying the committee to represent their membership community.

RSC South India Local Section
For the creation and development of a diverse programme for their community in South India.

RSC USA East Coast Local Section
For the diversification of their activities to engage a wider audience of chemists and non-chemists.

Professor Sujit Datta
California Institute of Technology, USA

Susan Rudlin
University of Reading and RSC Thames Valley Local Section
For dedication to the success and inclusivity of the education and outreach activities in the Thames Valley Local Section.

The BoostCrop team
2025 Faraday Horizon Prize: awarded for the development of a library of biocompatible molecules that can on application harness solar UV energy and...

The Hertfordshire and Essex High School Chemistry Department
For inspiring student progress through inspirational teaching methods and fostering a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork

The Lipidomics Team
2025 Chemistry Biology Interface Horizon Prize: awarded for the development of a comparative lipidomics platform, combining chemical synthesis, bio...

The Molecular Flow Sensor Team
For the development of a molecular flow sensor for non-invasive breath analysis to provide measurements of respiratory disease and cardiac output.

The Northumbria-Sunderland-Freeman-bioM茅rieux collaboration
For the design and development of chromogenic reagents for the rapid detection and identification of pathogenic bacteria.

The PERFORM COVID-19 Team
2025 Faraday Horizon Prize: awarded for advancing the understanding of the physicochemical properties of exhaled aerosols, and their impact on the...

The ReLiB Project
For transformative research and influence leading to the establishment of a technology pipeline for low cost, high throughput, and low environmenta...

The University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry & Sunamp Ltd
For the creation of a successful partnership that has led to the development and commercialisation of heat-storage technology using novel formulati...
UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy
2025 Environment, Sustainability and Energy Horizon Prize: awarded for advancing circular economy solutions for the UK chemical industry through ch...

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry Workshop Team
For technical innovations that enable research breakthroughs across the School of Chemistry, and translation of technical expertise beyond, in time...

University of Nottingham Laboratory Development Team
For dedication to crafting an innovative, skills-focused, digitally-enhanced practical chemistry curriculum to hone student skills and prepare them...

Van der Waals Thin Films
For the development of van der Waals thin films with high electronic performance, mechanical stretchability, and permeability for highly flexible,...
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We are Chemistry (WaC)
2025 Inclusion and Diversity Prize awarded for the development of an impactful integrated engagement programme transforming student success through...

Zhen Gu
University of California Los Angeles, USA
For pioneering “programmed medications” that apply physiological signals-responsive materials/systems for precisely delivering therapeutics, especi...