Hillebrand Prize

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The annual Hillebrand Prize of the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW), awarded for original contributions to the science of chemistry by member(s) of CSW, is named for William F. Hillebrand (1853-1925), one of Washington’s most distinguished chemists.

Call for Nominations for the 2023 William F. Hillebrand Prize – applications due November 15, 2023

Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 Hillebrand Prize Award.  The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2023. Nominations are invited for the 2023 Hillebrand Prize, awarded annually for original contributions to the science of chemistry by a member or members of the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW), the local […]

CSW Monthly Meeting – April 6, 2022, 7:00-8:30 p.m. (ET) – featuring presentation of Hillebrand Prize, Gordon Award, and ACS Volunteer of the Year Award – recording is now available!

7:00 – 7:30 pm: Recognition of the Gordon Award and ACS Volunteer of the Year Award7:30 – 8:30 pm: Recognition of the Hillebrand Prize and awardee’s presentation Dr. Marino will present, “Biophysical Measurement Innovation and its Centrality to Advancing Biotechnology“ This meeting is over — View the recording Sara Orski, PhDCharles L. […]

Call for Nominations for the 2022 William F. Hillebrand Prize – applications due November 15, 2022

Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 Hillebrand Prize Award.  The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2022. Nominations are invited for the 2021 Hillebrand Prize, awarded annually for original contributions to the science of chemistry by a member or members of the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW), the local […]

A Recording of the December 9 CSW Meeting is Now Available

The CSW December 2020 Meeting was held December 9, 2020 at Noon. Dr. Burke gave a wonderful seminar. If you weren’t able to attend live, please view a recording of this seminar, available at the link below! https://american-chemical-society.zoom.com/rec/share/tjepCl-0KptNLxgGuqYv7YdzIM585SxyxjxxOfxMK3Jca8e21oM4kC2yBcM-f3iI.ciAFByVfzdJgwegB (click on the zoom link, register with your name and email, then […]

*Deadline Extended Until November 30th*: Call for Nominations for the Hillebrand and Schubert Awards

The nomination deadline for the Hillebrand Award and Schubert Award has been extended to November 30, 2019.  Nomination applications will be accepted during the entire month of November. Call for Nominations: William F. Hillebrand Prize Nominations are invited for the 2019 Hillebrand Prize, awarded annually for original contributions to the […]

Call for Nominations: Hillebrand, Gordon, & Schubert Awards

Call for Nominations: William F. Hillebrand Prize Nominations are invited for the 2019 Hillebrand Prize, awarded annually for original contributions to the science of chemistry by a member or members of the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW), the local section of the American Chemical Society. The Hillebrand Prize is the […]

CSW Members Honored at March Dinner Meeting

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 […]

Congratulations to the 2018 Hillebrand and Schubert Award Winners

CSW is pleased to announce the winner of the 2018 Hillebrand Prize:  Professor Lyle Isaacs Professor Isaacs is in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Maryland. He is recognized for his excellent work in elucidating the remarkable molecular recognition properties of cucurbit[n]uril-type molecular containers and demonstrating […]