We congratulate the winners of the 2021 Ian Ritchie Awards!
This year forensic scientist Hannah Green was awarded the Ian Ritchie Achievement Award. Hannah was recognised for her outstanding contribution and professionalism as a member of the Illicit Drugs Team and her commitment to advancing chemistry knowledge and education through her extensive involvement in outreach programs through ChemCentre and in the community.
Emergency Response chemist Karina Soukos was named Ritchie Early Career Award winner for 2021. Karina was acknowledged for her significant contribution to business improvement and her willingness to learn which has propelled her into important leadership roles within the emergency response area. Her exemplary professionalism and conduct have attracted accolades from ChemCentre partners and clients.
The awards celebrate the excellence, passion and dedication of our ChemCentre staff and recognise those who embrace ChemCentre’s core values of technical excellence, innovation, integrity and respect.
Established in 2010, the Awards honour the late Professor Ian Ritchie: a distinguished scientist, educator, mentor and administrator, tireless champion of chemistry and its role in the community, and long-time supporter of ChemCentre.
We are proud to celebrate the dedication and excellence of ChemCentre’s staff and thank them for the passion and commitment they demonstrate every day through their work.
