2024 Inspirational Member Award Winner
Susan Rudlin, University of Reading
Awarded for dedication to the success and inclusivity of the education and outreach activities in the Thames Valley Local Section.
Susan Rudlin is a PhD student at the University of Reading looking at ways to incorporate house cricket powder or its isolated protein into food products. The expanding world population means that we need to find more sustainable sources of protein to provide nutritious food for everyone and the house cricket is one insect that has potential to be part of the solution.
| Year | Name | Institution | Citation |
| 2023 | Tien Thuy Quach MRSC | University of Nottingham | Awarded for dedication to supporting the Particle Characterisation Group in organising the FORGE Conference, being instrumental in its success regarding engagement, marketing and sustainability. |
| 2023 | Dr Aisling Ní Cheallaigh CSci CChem MRSC | Keele University | Awarded for dedication to the Carbohydrate Group through revitalising the committee and leading successful international early career webinars. |
| 2022 | Dr Susannah Coote MRSC | Lancaster University and RSC Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group | Awarded for dedication to supporting the early career heterocyclic chemistry community through the development of a programme of online activities in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. |
| 2021 | Elizabeth Driscoll | University of Birmingham and RSC Solid State Chemistry Group | Awarded for dedication to supporting the community through the Interest Group and Local Section activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. |
| 2021 | Dr Jamie Gould | Newcastle University and RSC Porous Materials Group | Awarded for dedication to supporting the global porous materials community through the development of the successful regular webinar series in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. |
| 2021 | Dr Mario Moustras | Mazamo Limited and RSC Management Group | Awarded for dedication to the Management Group community through the diversification of the committee and activities. |
| 2020 | Professor John Dean | Northumbria University and RSC Analytical Division North East Region | Awarded for dedication to the planning, coordination and ongoing development of the Schools Analyst Competition |
| 2020 | Dr Amanda Hardy | Royal Society of Biology and RSC Chilterns and Middlesex Local Section | Awared for her dedication to the diversification of the committee and programmes of the Chilterns and Middlesex Local Section. |
| 2020 | Dr Steve Lancaster | Domino Printing Sciences and RSC Pan Africa Chemistry Network | Awarded for dedication to the development of an analytical chemistry training programme in Africa. |
| 2020 | Dr Gemma Scotney | Pfizer Ltd and RSC Kent Local Section | Awarded for dedication to expanding the public engagement activities of the Kent Local Section. |
| 2019 | Dr Robin Attrill | GlaxoSmithKline R&D | Awarded for dedication to promoting the Royal Society of Chemistry, enthusing the next generation of chemical scientists and his activities as part of the Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group. |
| 2019 | Dr Jon Rourke | Cardiff University | Awarded for dedication to the planning, organising and running of the Dalton Joint Interest Group Meeting. |
| 2019 | Dr Michael Seery | University of Edinburgh | Awarded for dedication to the diversification of the programmes for both the Chemical Education Research Group and the Edinburgh and South East Scotland Local Section. |
| 2019 | Professor Jayathirtha Rao Vaidya | CSIR Indian Institute of Chemical Technology | Awarded for recognition of dedication to the Royal Society of Chemistry as part of the Deccan Local Section committee. |
| 2018 | Dr Stephen Ashworth | East Anglia Local Section and University of East Anglia | Awarded for his outstanding dedication to inspiring school students and the public as The Kitchen Chemist both in the Local Section and beyond. |
| 2018 | Professor David Evans | Beijing Local Section and Beijing University of Chemical Technology | Awarded for his dedication to the popularisation of chemistry through demonstration lectures and hands-on practicals in schools, science fairs and festivals throughout China. |
| 2018 |
Dr Lakshmy Ravishankar | West India Local Section and Vaze College, Mumbai | Awarded for her role as an enthusiastic advocate for the importance and research and the chemical sciences through news articles in national media and working locally to broaden the horizons of students. |
| 2018 |
Dr Graeme Turnbull | Newcastle and North East Coast Local Section and Northumbria University | Awarded for his dedication to the promotion of chemistry at a local level through the provision of diverse and accessible activities as part of the Local Section, Analytical Division Region and as an Early Career Representative. For his role at a strategic level as a member of the Regional Steering Group, Member Networks Committee and the Membership and Qualifications Board. |
| 2018 |
Dr John Woodland | South Africa (South) Local Section and University of Cape Town | Awarded for his positive impact through his plays promoting the chemical sciences and ensuring that the performances were accessible to children from all parts of the local community. |
| 2017 |
Dr Kathryn Bell | Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Sector Teacher |
Awarded for her leadership of the Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Sector Education Support Group including the establishment of a coherent publicity strategy and streamlined application and review process leading to a significant increase in the number and diversity of projects supported. |
| 2017 |
Dr Sarah Myers | East Midlands Local Section committee STEMNET Regional Networks Manager |
Awarded for her dedication and enthusiasm as Secretary of the East Midlands Local Section committee and being the driving force behind additional activities established to ensure that a broad diversity of members can get involved. |
| 2017 |
Dr Hooshang Zavareh | Consultancy Group committee Consultant |
Awarded for his dedication to the Consultancy Group committee including supporting staff in the creation of the Directory of Consultants which is of benefit to the wider chemical science community. |
| 2016 |
Dr Katherine Haxton | North Staffordshire Local Section committee Keele University |
Awarded for recognition of her personal involvement in engaging with a wide range of audiences and her contributions to the North Staffordshire Local Section committee. |
| 2016 |
Mrs Remya Norris | Newcastle upon Tyne and North East Coast Local Section committee International Paint Ltd |
Awarded for recognition of her inspirational contribution to the Newcastle upon Tyne and North East Coast Local Section committee and to the development of innovative activities. |
| 2016 |
Mr Donald Clark | Kent Local Section committee Pfizer Ltd |
Awarded for recognition of his innovative outreach work, working with industry to bring real chemistry into schools, as part of the Kent Local Section committee. |
| 2016 |
Dr Med Abderrahmane Sanhoury | Tunisia Local Section committee University of Tunis El Manar |
Awarded for recognition of his work in establishing member engagement activities as part of the new Tunisian Local Section committee. |
| 2015 |
Professor Adrian Dobbs | Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group committee University of Greenwich |
Awarded for recognition of his championing diversity and international collaboration as part of the Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group committee. |
| 2015 |
Dr Ann Hubbard | Downland Local Section Retired |
Awarded for recognition of her outreach work reaching new audiences as part of the Downland Local Section committee. |
| 2015 |
Professor Venkateswarlu Peesapati | Deccan Local Section committee, Retired Professor |
Awarded for recognition of his diverse range of activities as part of the Deccan Local Section committee. |
Re-thinking recognition: Science prizes for the modern world
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