Perkin Medal

The Perkin Medal is an award given annually by the Society of Chemical Industry (American Section) to a scientist residing in The United States for an "innovation in applied chemistry resulting in outstanding commercial development." It is considered the highest honor given in the US chemical industry.

Awarded forGiven annually in the United States for an "innovation in applied chemistry resulting in outstanding commercial development."

Sponsored bySociety of Chemical Industry America

Date1906 (1906)

CountryUnited States

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Perkin Medal
Awarded for	Given annually in the United States for an "innovation in applied chemistry resulting in outstanding commercial development."
Sponsored by	Society of Chemical Industry America
Date	1906 (1906)
Country	United States
Presented by	Society of Chemical Industry (American Section)
Website	https://sci-america.org/awards/#perkin

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The Perkin Medal was first awarded in 1906 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of mauveine, the world's first synthetic aniline dye, by Sir William Henry Perkin, an English chemist. The award was given to Sir William on the occasion of his visit to the United States in the year before he died. It was next given in 1908 and has been given every year since then.