Awards

Awards of excellence

An array of awards will be presented at the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner this year, giving delegates a chance to celebrate excellence and recognise the achievements of chemical, process, biochemical engineers and industrial chemists in Australasia. The Award opportunities available are:

The Australian and New Zealand Federation of Chemical Engineers: Chemeca Medal

Nominations are now open until 2 August 2024.

The Chemeca Medal is the most prestigious award in the chemical engineering profession in New Zealand and Australia. It is awarded to a prominent New Zealand or Australian chemical engineer who has made an outstanding contribution, through achievement or service, to the practice of chemical engineering in its widest sense and who continues to serve the profession. The recipient of the award is invited to present a plenary lecture at the annual Chemeca conference.

  • Applicants must be a member of one or more of the following:

    • Engineers Australia

    • Engineering New Zealand

    • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

    • Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)

    • be an Australian or New Zealand resident

    • be a chemical engineer.

  • Nomination form requests the following:

    • nominee’s current biographical information – to be provided within the nominal form.

    • nominee’s statement of support (max 200 words) – to be provided within the nomination form.

    • a list of ssupporting member details (minimum 4-6) – to be provided within the nominal form.

    • nominee’s current CV (including employment history and achievements).

      Note: Maximum two pages. A CV/resume gives a complete and lengthy account on the professional background with details.

    • Nominee's portrait photo.

    Please use this nomination form to submit your nomination by 2 August 2024.

  • The award will be presented at the Chemeca 2024 and Hazards Australasia Awards of Excellence Gala dinner.

  • Clive Davies

IChemE Australasia Awards 2024

Entries now open until 27 May 2024.

The IChemE Australasia Awards 2024 recognise excellence in chemical engineering across Australasia, celebrating the achievements of chemical, process, and biochemical engineers.

Australasian winners will become automatic finalists in the IChemE Global Awards being presented in November 2024 in the UK.

    1. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award: This category acknowledges initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the chemical engineering community. It recognises efforts to create a more inclusive and representative field.

    2. Industry Project Award: Most outstanding chemical engineering project initiated since 1 January 2020, including but not limited to new constructions and modifications to existing structures or processes.

    3. Process Safety Award: Focusing on excellence in process safety practices. Projects, research, or initiatives that prioritise safety, risk management, and prevention are recognised in this category.

    4. Sustainability Award: Celebrating environmentally conscious solutions and technologies. From resource efficiency to circular economy approaches, this award honours contributions that promote a greener future.

  • The deadline for submitting entries is 27 May 2024. Best wishes to all participants. For more details and for entry forms, please visit the IChemE Australasia Awards page.

  • Winners of these awards will be presented at the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner at Chemeca 2024 on the Gold Coast, Queensland on 1 October 2024.

Royal Australian Chemical Institute: RK Murphy Medal

Entries now open until 30 June 2024.

The R.K. Murphy Medal is the most prestigious honour awarded by the Industrial Chemistry Division of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.  The award consists of a medal and an official citation.  The award is typically presented to the winner at the Awards of Excellence dinner held as part of the Chemeca conference each year.

  • The R.K. Murphy Medal will be awarded to a member of the Institute for their outstanding achievement in process chemistry, chemical engineering or related areas in the chemical industry (including commercial or marketing functions).

  • Nomination form requests the following:

    • Candidates may apply personally or be nominated by other members of the Institute. If a candidate is nominating themselves, then their nomination must be seconded by another RACI member. Candidates must be members of good standing in the Institute and no person would normally be eligible to receive the award on more than one occasion.

    • The applications will be reviewed, and the successful candidate selected by a panel appointed by the Standing Committee of the Industrial Chemistry Division. The Division reserves the right to not award the R.K. Murphy Medal if no suitable nominations are nomination form herereceived.

    Applications must be received by 30 June each year.

    Please complete your nomination form here* and submit along with supporting documentation.

    If you require assistance, please contact the RACI awards team at awards@raci.org.au.

    *IChemE will not be storing or controlling any data linked to this nomination form.

  • The award will be presented at the Chemeca 2024 Awards of Excellence Gala dinner.