Dr. Lyle Isaacs was presented with the 2018 Hillebrand Prize for his elucidation of the remarkable molecular recognition properties of cucurbit[n]uril-type molecular containers and demonstration of their biomedical application as solubilizing excipients and reversal agents. Following the dinner, Dr. Isaacs presented his talk “Cucurbit[n]uril Molecular Containers: From Basic Science to Biomedical Applications” to excited CSW members in attendance.
![Past president Allison Aldridge with Hillebrand winner Lyle Isaacs](https://capitalchemist.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/hillebrand-award-1.jpg)
Megan Hart (Montgomery Blair High School, Sliver Spring, Maryland) was presented with the 2018 Leo Schubert Memorial Award in recognition of her outstanding teaching of high school chemistry.
![Past president Allison Aldridge with Schuber winner Megan Hart](https://capitalchemist.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Schubert_2.jpg)
Ivana Brekalo was presented the 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Award.
![Past president Allison Aldridge with VOTC winner Ivana Brekalo](https://capitalchemist.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/VOTY_2.jpg)