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National Awards


Through our national awards program we recognise and promote the contributions and achievements of our members.

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The RACI Board has decided, given the current and continuing uncertainty facing each state, that our annual award presentation evening will not go ahead.  Watch this space for what we are planning for our winners in its place !!!  We look forward to celebrating and sharing their success.

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Awards for innovation and distinction in chemical science.

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  • Applied Research Award

    • The Applied Research Award is given to a member of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute who has contributed significantly towards the development of, or innovation through, applied research, or in industrial fields.

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  • Citations

    • There are a considerable number of chemists - members of the RACI - who make substantial contributions to chemistry, and, especially to the progress of the profession over a period of many years.

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  • Distinguished Fellowship

    • A distinguished fellowship is the recognition of highly distinguished contributions to the profession in academia, government or industry and the RACI.

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  • Leighton Memorial Medal

    • Awarded in recognition of eminent services to chemistry in Australia in the broadest sense. Commemorates the distinguished career of A E Leighton.

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  • Margaret Sheil Leadership Award

    • The Margaret Sheil Leadership Award recognises an outstanding female leader working in the chemical sciences.

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  • Weickhardt Medal

    • This Award shall be made every year to a full member (MRACI and above) of the RACI who, in the opinion of the judging committee has contributed significantly towards the economic advancement of the Australian economy through work in the chemistry area.

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2020 National Awards are now closed


The National Awards will open again next year for nominations and applications. 
Award winners for 2020 will be announced soon. 

2019 RACI Rennie Memorial Medal winner is Associate Professor Debbie Silvester-Dean.

She works to improve electrochemical sensors to make people safer. Her sensors can monitor oxygen levels in confined spaces and detect ammonia leaks in refrigeration systems, among other applications. The miniaturised, affordable designs could make them more usable in everyday situations.