A. McA. Batty Medal (Batty Medal)
Background
The A. McA. Batty Medal, generally known as the Batty Medal, is named after Mr Alton McAllan (Bill) Batty. Bill Batty graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1933. He was employed by CSBP & Farmers for much of his working life. He had wide ranging appointments in many civil, government and industrial organisations, and was actively involved with the RACI for many years, serving as WA President in 1955. Bill Batty was the inaugural recipient of the Medal in 1978 and passed away in 1984. CSBP and Farmers were acknowledged as having made a substantial contribution to the establishment of the Medal.
Purpose
This award is to be made to a member of the WA Branch who has made an outstanding contribution to chemistry, in particular, in the field of chemistry applied to industry or commerce, to the environment or to the quality of human life. The intent of this award is to recognise a member of the RACI who has not had opportunities to publish their work, but has been associated with the transfer of research to technology.
Applications
The award is not made more frequently than biennially. Applications open 20 July and close on 20 October each second year (2024, 2026, etc). Application is to the WA Branch (raci-wacmt@raci.org.au).
Applicants must be current, financial corporate members (MRACI/FRACI) of the RACI. The application should include a current CV (approx. 3 pages) and statement of contribution (approx. 500 words). The statement of contribution should describe the applicant’s major contributions to chemistry in industry, commerce, environment or human life.
Applications will be assessed by a subcommittee including the WA Branch President and three other RACI members.
Prize
The award is an engraved bronze medal. The presentation is made at the WA Branch and Group AGM in November. The recipient will typically present a lecture at this event.
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