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.

CSW Dinner Meeting – March 26, 2026 (registration deadline Noon March 24) – featuring Hillebrand Prize Recipient and College Chemistry Achievement Awards

Meeting Logistics Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. Check-in / Social Hour 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Presentation of Awards, followed by Presentation by Dr. Remaley Location: ACS Headquarters – Marvel Hall 1155 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC Menu: Meal will be catered by W. Millar & Co. […]

Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Hillebrand Prize: Recognizing original contributions to the science of chemistry by a member or members of the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW)

Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Hillebrand Prize Award.  The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2026. Nominations are invited for the 2026 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 […]

Call for Nominations for the 2025 William F. Hillebrand Prize – applications due November 15, 2025

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Hillebrand Prize Award.  The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2025. Nominations are invited for the 2025 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 […]

Award Dinner Summary

by Lauren Ragle On Thursday, March 14, 2024, we had one of our largest dinner meetings in years! We had 50 attendees, many of whom were not regularly attending dinner meetings. The 2023 Hillebrand prize awardee Chris Cahill, shown with his award on the left, brought his family and at […]

Recording now available … March 14, 2024, CSW Dinner Meeting – featuring presentation of the Hillebrand Prize, Gordon Award, and College Chemistry Achievement Awards

View the recording of this event 2023 Hillebrand Prize Dr. Christopher L. CahillDepartment Chair, Professor of Chemistry and International AffairsThe George Washington University Recipient of the 2023 Hillebrand Prize for illuminating research in condensed phase actinide chemistry and crystal engineeringharnessing organic-actinide interactions, which inform efforts in environmental remediation, separations, and […]

Professor Christopher L. Cahill Wins 2023 Hillebrand Prize

Christopher L. CahillDepartment Chair, Professor of Chemistry and International AffairsThe George Washington University CSW is pleased to announce Professor Christopher L. Cahill as the winner of the 2023 Hillebrand Prize in recognition of illuminating research in condensed phase actinide chemistry and crystal engineering harnessing organic-actinide interactions, which inform efforts in […]

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. […]