Institute of Chemistry Gold Medal

This prestigious award is for outstanding contribution to the welfare of the Institute, provided in an honorary capacity.
This Gold Medal was the first of such awards of the Institute. It was made possible through a generous donation made in 1978/79 by Mascons Ltd. in memory of their founder, Mr. A. Subramanium. The award is made to a mid-career Chemist in recognition of significant contributions towards the activities of the Institute through yeoman service in an honorary capacity. Nominees should be less than 55 years of age and should have been Corporate Members for at least 10 years by 1st June 2026. This award shall be presented at the Annual Sessions of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. 

Honorary activities to be considered for the Medal include,

  • Holding office of institutional administrative bodies (e.g., Council, Academic Boards) up to 5 points/activity/year (maximum 30 points)
  • Playing a significant role in committees up to 5 points/activity/year (maximum 20 points)
  • Coordination of conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. up to 5 points/activity (maximum 20 points)
  • Playing an active role in social events up to 5 points/activity (maximum 10 points)
  • Initiation of new programmes/activities up to 5 points/activity (maximum 20 points)
  • Any other outstanding contribution to the welfare of the Institute on a totally honorary basis (maximum 50 points)

Other Requirements

  1. Nomination should be made by a Corporate Member of the Institute on or before 28th Feb. 2026, and the nomination should include the consent of the nominee.
  2. Nominee shall not be a member or a close relative of a member of the Awards Committee.
  3. Nomination shall not be considered if the documents submitted do not conform to the guidelines provided.
  4. An outline, not exceeding 2000 words, describing the contribution with reference to the activities stated above, should be submitted along with the nomination.
  5. A minimum of 75 marks should be received to qualify for the award. However, the selection committee comprising three past Presidents shall decide on the suitability of the nominee for the award.

Award Winners

  • 1979 – Mr M Nadaraja
  • 1982 – Dr G R Roberts
  • 1983 – Prof A A L Gunatilleke
  • 1984 – Prof K Balasubramaniam
  • 1985 – Dr L M K Tillekeratne
  • 1987 – Prof C B Dissanayake
  • 1992 – Prof E R Jansz
  • 1993 – Prof U Samarajeewa
  • 1994 – Prof Savitri Kumar
  • 2000 – Dr G H N D Ediriweera
  • 2004 – Prof H R W Dharmaratne
  • 2007 – Dr L S R Arambewela
  • 2011 – Mr N M S Hettigedara
  • 2013 –  Ms Purnima M Jayasinha