The Sir Derek Barton Gold Medal is awarded in recognition of a substantial internationally-leading body of creative work in organic chemistry carried out after the age of sixty.

• The winner receives £3000, a medal and a certificate, presented at a special dinner and ceremony
• The winner will be chosen by the Barton Award Selection Panel; overseen by the Organic Chemistry Prize Committee
  
  
• Only RSC Members can nominate for this prize
• Nominees may NOT nominate themselves
• The prize is open to nominees based in the UK or internationally
• Nominees should be 60 or over at the closing date of nominations
• When nominating previous RSC prize winners, please remember that a person cannot be awarded twice for substantially the same body of work