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:

Chemeca Medal

Entries close 4 August 2025.

Awarded by the Australian and New Zealand Federation of Chemical Engineers, 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 4 August 2025.

  • The award will be presented at the Chemeca 2025 and Hazards Australasia Awards of Excellence Gala dinner.

  • Professor David Shallcross

ANZFChE Awards of Excellence

Entries close 4 August 2025.

Student Experience and Development Award

Open to academics or people who have contributed in the academic environment to recognise individuals who have excelled in enhancing student experiences and academic development. Entries should demonstrate:

  • How an individual has initiated an innovative program/s or activities that enhance the overall student experience.

  • Effective leadership within the student community.

  • Positive advocacy for student needs and well-being and fostered a sense of inclusivity and collaboration.

Training and Development Award

Recognises the individual in industry that best demonstrates excellence in training and development of staff or education of a wider community. Entries should demonstrate:

  • How a skills/knowledge gap has been addressed.

  • How a training programme has had a positive impact on business performance and/or.

  • How public perception of chemical engineering has been improved by the initiative.

  • 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)

    Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand resident.

    • Please use this entry form to submit your entry.

    • Maximum of 600 words.

    • Entries should outline how their entry contributed to chemical engineering excellence ensuring there is evidence of application. Commentary around sustainability and environmental and ethical impact will enhance the application.

    • Not essential - If you want to provide supplementary evidence, please send to chemeca@icheme.org.

  • The award will be presented at the Chemeca 202 and Hazards Australasia Awards of Excellence Gala dinner.