The Becquerel Medal Award
Recognising those who have made an outstanding contribution in research and/or teaching in radiochemistry over a significant period of time.
Details
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Awarded by the Radiochemistry Group
The group promotes, educates, practices and collaborates in the chemistry of radioisotopes. It seeks to encourage, assist and extend the knowledge and study of radiochemistry and assist in the public understanding of the social, educational and economic importance of radiochemistry.
Winners
- 2020 - Francis Livens
- 2018 - Ken Nash
- 2016 - Melissa Denecke
- 2014 - Jon Dilworth
- 2012 - Gus McKenzie
- 2010 - Helmut Maecke
- 2008 - Syed Qaim
- 2006 - John Jones
- 2004 - Phil Horwitz
- 2002 - Peter Warwick
- 2000 - Greg Choppin
- 1998 - Gerhard Stoecklin
- 1996 - Alfred Maddock
About this prize
The Becquerel Medal was first awarded in 1996 to mark the centenary of the discovery of Radioactivity. It is awarded to a scientist who over a significant period of time has made an outstanding contribution in research and or teaching in Radiochemistry.
The recipient of the award is invited to present the Becquerel Lecture at the Radiochemistry AGM, which is also combined with a scientific meeting. The award is presented biennially.