Leadership in Diversity in Science-Led Industry Award

Established 2024

The Leadership in Diversity in Science-Led Industry Award recognises an initiative, led by an individual or a team, which has resulted in a significant impact to encourage a more equal, diverse and inclusive workforce in science-led industry.

Nominations are now open - to prepare, download a list of application questions before completing the online application form (PDF). Once you have prepared, please click the "nominations open" button right to complete your application.

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Award Information

Nominations

Applications will be accepted by self- or third-party nomination.

Nominations will consist of:

  • A completed online nomination form
  • Details of the initiative which has led to increased diversity across science-led industry, and the part which the nominee has played to lead this initiative provided by completion of an electronic application form sent to awards@soci.org.
  • Nominations must be supported by a senior sponsor who will endorse the application

Presentation of Award

Finalists will be invited to send one representative to the SCI Innovation and Sustainability Awards Dinner held in May.

The winners will receive a framed certificate, and a trophy.

Eligibility Criteria

Any individual or team working in a company of any size which has a primary focus in products/processes requiring chemistry or chemistry-related science, and who has shown leadership in encouraging diversity in science-led industry, resulting in a more equal, diverse and inclusive workforce.

Timetable

Nominations open 16 September 2025
Nominations close 1 December 2025 at 12 noon

If you are interested in attending the SCI Awards Dinner 2026, please contact conferences@soci.org.

2025 recipients

  • 1st place: Johnson Matthey
  • 2nd place: Cwenga Technologies
  • 3rd place: Afro-Caribbean Commercial Science Network (ACCSN)

Read more about the 2025 Leadership in Diversity Award

Past recipients

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