Victoria

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.

Every year the Victorian Branch of the RACI place a call for nominations for individuals to apply for the annual Victorian RACI Awards. The Awards exist to celebrate outstanding contributions to the Victorian Chemistry community. The full list of Awards is provided here.

Awards for individuals can be self-nominated or you can nominate a deserving colleague. Details for eligibility, guidelines and key dates can be found below. So, what are you waiting for? Fill in the online application/nomination form and get those nominations in ASAP! Best of luck!

Technician of the Year - School, University or Industry

Key Dates:

  • Applications open: 18th August 2025
  • Submissions must be received by: 26th September 2025
  • All award winners will be invited to attend the Awards Night of the Victorian Branch in Nov 2025 to receive their Award.

The RACI is pleased to invite all Victorian Industry to nominate a Laboratory Technician for this award. Self nominations are also strongly encouraged!

Eligibility:

  • Nominations can be made by a colleague of the applicant, or individuals may self-nominate.
  • It is expected that the nominator will inform the nominee of their nomination 
  • Award applicants need to be a member of the RACI to qualify for the Award 
  • Nominators do not need to be RACI members
  • Named applicant must be working in the nominated job title at the time of application submission
  • Please adhere to the word limits identified in the assessment criteria. 

 

Click here to download the application form.

Download the application form here

Chemistry Thesis of the Year

In recognition of an outstanding student thesis. this may be Honours, Masters of Postgraduate level.  

 

Key Dates:

  • Applications open: 18th August 2025
  • Submissions must be received by: 26th September 2025
  • All award winners will be invited to attend the Awards Night of the Victorian Branch in Nov 2025 to receive their Award.

The RACI is pleased to invite members to apply for this award, or to nominate a student. Self‑nominations are also strongly encouraged! 

Eligibility:

  • Nominations can be made by a colleague of the applicant, or individuals may self-nominate.
  • It is expected that the nominator will inform the nominee of their nomination 
  • Award applicants need to be a member of the RACI to qualify for the Award 
  • Nominators do not need to be RACI members
  • Please adhere to the word limits identified in the assessment criteria. 

Applicants may be honours, masters or PhD level but must have their thesis examined, with examiner reports.

  

Click here to download the application form.

Download the application form here

Chemistry Supervisor/Mentor of the Year (Established, Early Career/Mid Career)

In recognition of an outstanding Supervisor or Mentor in the Chemistry field within Victorian Schools, Universities, TAFE Institutions or Industry.

 

Key Dates:

  • Applications open: 18th August 2025

  • Submissions must be received by: 26th September 2025

  • All award winners will be invited to attend the Awards Night of the Victorian Branch in Nov 2025 to receive their Award.

The RACI is pleased to invite members from Victorian Schools, Universities, Industry and TAFE Institutions to apply for this award, or to nominate a colleague with whom you have worked professionally, for example through their involvement in a chemistry association. Self‑nominations are also strongly encouraged

It is important to note that there are two Awards. One for early-mid career chemists, and one for established chemists (> 10 years post most recent degree).

Eligibility:

  • Nominations can be made by a colleague of the applicant, or individuals may self-nominate.

  • It is expected that the nominator will inform the nominee of their nomination 

  • Award applicants need to be a member of the RACI to qualify for the Award 

  • Nominators do not need to be RACI members

  • Named applicant must be working in the nominated job title at the time of application submission

  • Please adhere to the word limits identified in the assessment criteria. 

  • Applicants may be working in Schools, Industry, University or TAFE

  

Click here to download the application form.

Download the application form here

Chemistry Teacher of the Year

In recognition of an outstanding Teacher in the Chemistry field within Victorian Schools.

 

Key Dates:

  • Applications open: 18th August 2025
  • Submissions must be received by: 26th September 2025
  • All award winners will be invited to attend the Awards Night of the Victorian Branch in Nov 2025 to receive their Award.

The RACI is pleased to invite members from Victorian Schools to apply for this award, or to nominate a colleague with whom you have worked professionally, for example through their involvement in a chemistry association. Self‑nominations are also strongly encouraged! 

Eligibility: 

  • Nominations can be made by a colleague of the applicant, or individuals may self-nominate.
  • It is expected that the nominator will inform the nominee of their nomination 
  • Award applicants need to be a member of the RACI to qualify for the Award 
  • Nominators do not need to be RACI members
  • Named applicant must be working in the nominated job title at the time of application submission
  • Please adhere to the word limits identified in the assessment criteria. 
  • Applicants may be working as teachers in Schools

  

Click here to download the application form.


Download the application form here

We encourage you to apply, nominate, and share this information with individuals whom you believe deserve recognition.

Please keep in mind that nominations should align with the principles outlined in the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), and our award adjudicators will assess a diverse array of output measurements.

For awards that establish career timeframes as criteria, we will utilize the ARC’s Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence parameters [ROPE] to evaluate any career interruptions encountered, including those stemming from Covid regulations.

  

Apply or Nominate Here

Discover More Awards

At a Divisional level, we recognise and commend the contributions and achievements of our members within each RACI Division.

Our National Awards recognise exceptional individuals that have reshaped the world of chemistry with their ground-breaking contributions, dedication, and innovation.

Divisional Awards

National Awards

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