Prize winners
We are recognising individuals, collaborations and teams for their exceptional achievements in advancing the chemical sciences.
2026 winners announcement Yearly celebrations
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.
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Filter in a variety of ways including year to find our latest winners along with those from previous years.
AI for Materials
For the development of chemistry-aware artificial intelligence software, its application to data-driven materials discovery, and its provision of o...
2025 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
E-TAC water splitting
For the development of an innovative membraneless water splitting technology for low-cost production of green hydrogen at scale.
2022 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
Electrocatalytic Urea Synthesis Team
For the development of efficient electrocatalysts to support conversion of nitrogen towards a more sustainable and economical method of producing u...
2023 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
Industrially Viable Solid State Lithium Metal Batteries
For the development of an industrially scalable solid-state lithium metal battery architecture integrating nanocarbon-enhanced cathodes and solid e...
2026 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
Mark Thompson
University of Southern California, USA
For the discovery and development of inorganic molecular materials for flat panel displays and lighting, combining insights into the photophysical...
2020 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
Microporous Membranes Team
For the development of ion-conducting polymers of intrinsic microporosity and applications as next-generation membranes in redox flow batteries for...
2023 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
NSF Center for Molecularly Optimized Networks
For demonstrating the potential and impact of embedded mechanochemical reactivity on the mechanical limits of cross-linked polymer networks.
2024 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
PISCO Team
For the development of new photochromic dyes for use in semi-transparent solar cells with light transmittance that adapts to illumination conditions.
2025 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
The Chiral Materials Team
For the discovery of chiral organic materials that allow high control of photon and electron spin.
2022 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
The Kaner Group at UCLA and SILQ Technologies
For the development of a zwitterion polymer surface treatment for medical devices that prevents infections in patients.
2026 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
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,...
2024 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes
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