Leadership

Inspiration.

Recognition.

Prestige.

At RACI, celebrating our members' strides in advancing the chemical enterprise and fostering positive impacts in organisations, communities, and society is among our most crucial and fulfilling roles.

Embracing diversity stands as a fundamental value at RACI.

We actively encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented and diverse backgrounds to either apply for or be nominated for all RACI awards.

Explore our awards for recognition of excellence in Chemistry Leadership.

Applied Research Award

The Applied Research Award is given to a member of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute who has contributed significantly towards the development of, or innovation through, applied research, or in industrial fields.

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Chemical Service Award - Citation

This award recognises substantial contributions to Chemistry and especially to the progress of the profession over a period of many years.

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Distinguished Fellowship

A distinguished fellowship is the recognition of highly distinguished contributions to the profession in academia, government or industry and the RACI.

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Fensham Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Chemical Education

Recognising outstanding contributions to the teaching of chemistry and science in general over an extended period, the Fensham Medal is the most senior award for education in the RACI.

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Leighton Memorial Award

Awarded in recognition of eminent services to chemistry in Australia in the broadest sense. Commemorates the distinguished career of A E Leighton.

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Margaret Sheil Leadership Award

The award has been established to honour the trailblazing contributions of Professor Margaret Sheil, Provost of the University of Melbourne (at the time of commencement of this award), former CEO of the Australian Research Council, and the first Australian female Professor of Chemistry. Through these and other roles, she has worked tirelessly to progress the participation, success and recognition of women in Chemistry and science and engineering more generally. 

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Ochre Award - for First Nations Australians

This award will be offered to a person of Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander descent who has a  genuine interest in Chemistry and a passion to highlight the wonders of science within their community.

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RACI Welcome Award

To honour and welcome a chemist who is new to Australia, works in Australia, and has done so for up to 3 years (career breaks up to 6 years will be considered).  The applicant should be at a career stage where they would qualify for election as a Fellow of the RACI.  Only work performed in Australia will be considered. 

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Vicki Gardiner Advocacy Award

This award has been established to honour the outstanding contributions of Dr Vicki Gardiner.  Vicki has worked tirelessly to promote the RACI and to progress the participation, success, and recognition of underrepresented groups of chemical professionals.  The award is to recognise outstanding leadership in the areas of promotion of chemistry,  outreach, mentorship and inspiration and the provision of a more equitable workplace.

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Weickhardt Medal

This Award shall be made every year to a full member (MRACI and above) of the RACI who, in the opinion of the judging committee has contributed significantly towards the economic advancement of the Australian economy through work in the chemistry area.

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The RACI National Awards are open from 1 April to 30 June.

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Featured Award

Ochre Award - for First Nations Australians

This award will be offered to a person of Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander descent who has a  genuine interest in Chemistry and a passion to highlight the wonders of science within their community.

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