Perkin Medal

Established 1906

The Perkin Medal is widely acknowledged as the highest honour in American industrial chemistry. Sir William Perkin was a founding Member of SCI and this Medal was first presented in New York to Perkin himself.

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Award Information

Medal History

The Perkin Medal was established in 1906 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of mauveine. The first Perkin Medal recipient was Sir William Perkin (1838-1907), a founding Member of SCI who created the world's first synthetic dye, mauveine, at the age of 18 and was presented with this medal in New York.

Eligibility Criteria

    Background
    • United States of America resident
    • Engaged in the chemical profession
    • Outstanding work done during their career
    Career Stage
    • Personal scientific accomplishment
    • Leadership of group effort
    • Outstanding commercial development
    • For work successful either at the time of execution/publication, or in subsequent development of the industry
    Areas
    • Applied chemical work

Timetable

Nominations open Varies each year - visit the SCI America website for more information
Nominations close Varies each year - visit the SCI America website for more information
Frequency Annual

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