Beilby Medal and Prize
Beilby Medal and Prize – Established 1930
Sir George Beilby's long and remarkable career as scientist and industrialist was marked by an enduring interest in the twin concerns of fuel economy and smoke abatement. Read more on George Beilby.
The Beilby Medal and Prize are awarded annually to a scientist or engineer to recognise substantial work of exceptional practical significance in chemical engineering, applied materials science, energy efficiency, or a related field. Preference is given to candidates in early stages of their careers.
This award is sustained by a Trust Fund commemmorating Sir George Beilby FRS (1850-1924) who was President of SCI (1898-99), the Institute of Chemistry (1902-12) and the Institute of Metals (1916-18) and founding Chairman of the Fuel Research Board.
It is administered in rotation by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the Society of Chemical Industry.
The selection process of the 2012 Beilby Medal and Prize winner is being administered by RSC. Nominations for this year's award have closed.
Nomination By: Open, including self-nomination, with support of referees.
Qualification: Substantial work of exceptional merit and practical significance in chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, energy efficiency or a related field. Preference is given to candidates in early stages of their careers.
Description: Medal and prize awarded jointly by SCI, RSC and IOM3
Presented At: Conference or dinner hosted by one of the Societies
Frequency: Annual, and administered in turn by the three Societies.
Selection: Representatives of the three Societies
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