Priestley Medal
The Priestley Medal (English Priestley Medal ) is the highest award of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The after the Anglo-American chemist Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) named honor was established in 1922 for outstanding achievements in the field of chemistry. From 1923 to 1944 she was awarded every three years since 1944 to an annual award. The award is not restricted to the membership of the American Chemical Society, and the American citizenship. The winner will receive in addition to the gold medal, a box and a certificate. A multiple award to an award winner is not possible.