Leighton Memorial Medal

The Leighton Memorial Medal commemorates the distinguished career of A E Leighton.

The Award was established in 1965 through the generosity of his daughter, Miss Anne Leighton. It is the RACI's most prestigious medal. AE Leighton CMG, FRIC, FRACI MIChemE, died in 1961 after a distinguished career as a chemist, technologist and administrator, in which he had served Australia's interests in both war and peace.

He was a staunch supporter of the RACI and during his frequent visits to England in the early years of the RACI, carried out an enormous amount of work to secure the RACI's Royal Charter. He was one of the first group of Fellows elected (June 1920). He served as Victorian Branch President in 1920-22 and was President of the RACI in 1952-53.

The Leighton Medal, designed by the internationally famous medallionist Andor Meszaros, is of silver and has a particularly beautiful design showing a profile of Leighton on the obverse, and a design symbolising chemical industry on the reverse.

Award

The Leighton Medal is awarded in recognition of eminent services to chemistry in Australia in the broadest sense. It may be made within a wide range of activities including research, technology, service to the RACI, public service and national leadership.

Source of award: RACI - Original Bequest by Miss Anne Leighton

Recipient requirements

Membership type: MRACI Chem
Membership duration: 5 years
Requirements: Eminent services to Chemistry in Australia.

Application procedure

Individual application: Yes
Nomination: Yes
Motivation for award required: Yes
CV required: Yes
Summary of Research papers: Yes
Research paper synopsis required: Yes
Referee report required: Two required
Referee contact details required: Yes
Closing date: 30th June 2013
Submission: Emailed in a single PDF document to awards@RACI.org.au for the attention of Robyn Taylor. Receipt will be acknowledged by return email.

The decision of the judges will be subject to the approval of the RACI Board. RACI awards are judged on a relative to opportunity basis. The Board decision is final and no discussions or correspondence will be entered into.