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Our Awards

Each year the Biochemical Society makes a series of prestigious awards that recognise excellence and achievement in both specific and general fields of science.

Seven awards are presented annually and the rest either biennially or triennially. Nominations that reflect the diversity of the bioscience community are encouraged and can be submitted by and for both members and non-members.

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Biochemical Society Awards

Biochemical Society Awards are presented annually to individuals, teams, and organisations in two categories: ‘Significant Breakthrough or Achievement’ and ‘Sustained Excellence’.


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The Centenary Award

The Centenary Award is awarded annually to a molecular bioscientist based on the impact of their research and a demonstrable commitment to build, support, and nurture talent within the scientific community. 


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UK/Ireland

The Colworth Medal

The Colworth Medal is a prestigious annual award for outstanding research by a biochemist of any nationality who has carried out the majority of their work in the UK or Republic of Ireland.


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Early Career Research Awards

Early Career Research Awards recognise the impact of research carried out in the molecular biosciences by early career scientists. 


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The GlaxoSmithKline Award

The GlaxoSmithKline Award is given in recognition of research leading to new advances in medical science and is made in respect of research carried out in the UK or the Republic of Ireland during the 7 years preceding the date of nomination. 


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Industry and Academic Collaboration Award

This award recognises an outstanding early to mid-career individual or team who has made an inspirational contribution to the biosciences and to industry–academia interactions.


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Inspiration and Resilience Award

The Inspiration and Resilience Award is presented annually to an outstanding individual who has achieved remarkable advances in their area considering limited resources, funding, or lack of opportunities available to them. 


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International

International Award

The International Award is presented annually and recognises outstanding and independent research that illustrates the importance of the molecular biosciences in the advancement of life sciences research.


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The Keilin Memorial Lecture

The Keilin Memorial Lecture was first awarded in 1964 to commemorate the late David Keilin. The lecturer and subject of the lecture are selected, by the Awards Committee, from a field related to the interests of Keilin in bioenergetics, electron transfer, and mitochondrial biology. 


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The Morton Lecture

The Morton Lecture was first awarded in 1978 to commemorate the late R.A. Morton. The winners of the award lectureship demonstrate they have made an outstanding contribution to lipid biochemistry. 


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Research Support Award

The Research Support Award is presented annually to celebrate the skills and experience of support staff within education, research, and industry.


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Teaching Excellence Awards

Teaching Excellence Awards are presented in 2 categories: 'Early Career' and 'Established Educator' and recognise individual excellence, commitment to continuing professional development, commitment to students and colleagues, and sustained and continued impact.


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