Colwyn Medal
To an individual for outstanding services to the rubber industry of a scientific, technical or engineering character. Given alternate years with Hancock.

First awarded 1928, the Colwyn Medal dates back to 1927 when the Rt. Hon. Lord Colwyn PC, making a speech at The Institution of the Rubber Industry (IRI) Annual Dinner during his period of Presidency, pointed out that the IRI had 1700 members and a Diploma for promoting efficiency among technicians and scientific workers which would become the recognised qualification for employment in the industry. He himself wished to have the honour of giving a medal to be competed for and which would be "a source of honour, dignity and joy to the man who possesses".

Past Winners
2011 R Spontak, 2009 J Busfield, 2007 K Fuller, 2001 J R Dunn, 1999 K C Frisch, 1997 K A Grosch, 1995 G J Lake, 1993 J M Buist, 1992 A R Williams, 1990 M R Porter, 1989 V F Evstratov, 1988 J B Donnet, 1986 E Holroyd, 1984 A Y Coran, 1981 E W Duck, 1980 H Mark, 1979 M Morton, 1978 A G Thomas, 1977 A N Gent, 1976 J M J Massoubre, 1975 J Furukawa, 1974 J I Cuneen, 1973 C E H Bawn CBE FRS, 1972 A R Payne, 1971 J D Ferry, 1970 A Schallamach, 1969 B C Sekhar, 1968 W F Watson, 1967 V E Gough, 1966 L Mullins, 1965 W C Wake, 1964 G E Bloomfield, 1963 E W Madge, 1962 C L Bateman, 1961 L R G Treloar, 1960 Erich Konrad, 1958 J LeBras, 1957 H W Melville FRS, 1956 W B Wiegand, 1955 H N Ridley & C Flaconer-Flint, 1954 P J Flory, 1953 D Parkinson, 1952 G Gee, 1951 C E T Man, 1950 A van Rossem, 1949 E A Murphy, 1948 J R Scott, 1947 R P Dinsmore, 1946 Geo Martin, 1945 W J S Nauton, 1944 S A Brazier OBE, 1943 A Healey, 1941 B J Heaton OBE, 1940 P Schidrowita & H P Stevens, 1939 S S Pickles, 1938 B D Porritt, 1936 C J Beaver, 1935 D F Twiss, 1934 O de Vires, 1933 W H Paull, 1929 W H Stevens, 1928 G Stafford Whitby.

Hancock Medal
To an individual for outstanding service to the rubber industry where such services have benefited either the nation, government authorities or industry. Open to members of the Institute of Materials, Minerals& Mining. Given alternate years with Colwyn.

First awarded 1951, the Hancock Medal recognises the pioneering work of Thomas Hancock (1786-1865) in introducing the vulcanised rubber manufacturing process into Europe in 1857.

Past Winners
2012 A Tinker, 2008 M Patel, 2006 R P Brown, 2002 S V Lathia, 2000 W R Adam, 1998 M E Cain, 1997 N H Godfrey, 1996 D A Hills, 1995 S H Coulson, 1994 R G Winder, 1993 C Hepburn, 1991 T D Pendle, 1990 M J Falconer-Flint, 1989 G C Gullan, 1988 M I Iddon, 1987 D C Blackley, 1986 K M Philip, 1985 D A Bennett, 1984 J P Berry, 1983 G F Morton, 1982 Sir Reay Geddes KBE, 1981 P W Allen, 1980 J Glazer, 1979 D M Turner, 1978 L G Harrison, 1977 H Jackson & H G Parkes, 1976 H M Collier, 1975 M A Birkin, 1974 D Bulgin & R C W Moakes, 1973 M J Jordan, 1972 C M Blow, 1971 E R Gardner, 1970 J M Buist, 1969 G E M Godfrey MBE, 1968 L R Mernagh, 1967 H C Baker & J A Smithson, 1966 L L Roe, 1965 G A Shires, 1964 D Banerjee, 1963 F H Cotton, 1962 C H Birkitt, 1961 M M Heywood, 1960 C B Copeman, 1959 J H Carrington, 1958 H Willshaw OBE, 1957 M Panzetta MBE, 1956 S D Sutton, 1955 J M Wright, 1954 F Ascoli CIE, 1953 H Rogers, 1952 T J Drakeley CBE

Prince Philip Award

For polymers in the service of mankind. Awarded not more than once every two years, not less than once every five years. Instituted to commemorate the presentation of the first Honorary Fellowship of the PRI to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on 22 May 1973. International, open to members and non-members, individuals, companies, partnerships,associations, societies or academic institutions. Names and addresses of two independent referees required.

Last awarded 2011. First awarded 1977.

Past Winners
2011 Biocompatibles UK Ltd, 2006 Vascutek Ltd, 2004 Victrex Research & Technology, 1999 B G Technology, 1996 Maunsell Structural Plastics Ltd, 1993 Regent Hospital Products, 1990 Malaysian Rubber Producers' Research Association, 1987 E I du Pont de Nemours & Co, 1985 L Gore & Associates Inc

Swinburne Award

To recognise the achievement of a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement and knowledge of any field related to the science, engineering or technology of plastics. Awarded not more than once every two years, not less than once every five years. It is a requirement of acceptance that the recipient shall prepare and deliver the Swinburne Lecture on an occasion selected by the Institute. Award consists of a gold medal and £250 honorarium.

First awarded 1960, the Swinburne Medal and Prize commemorates the work carried out by Sir James Swinburne (1858-1958), often called the "Father of British Plastics", who revolutionised the plastics industry throughout Europe with his introduction to the phenol-formaldehyde reaction and subsequent involvement in the Bakelite process.

Past Winners
2012 R Young, 2010 T Peijs, 2008 P Coates, 2006 M Gilbert, 2004 J M Courtney, 2002 M H Wagner, 2000 A F Johnson, 1998 C B Bucknall, 1996 E J Kramer, 1994 W J Feast, 1992 A H Windle, 1990 M J Bevis, 1988 I M Ward, 1986 J G Williams, 1984 J B Rose, 1982 G Menges, 1980 G Allen, 1978 P W Morgan, 1976 H Schnell, 1974 A Keller, 1972 R F Boyer, 1970 L R G Treloar, 1968 H F Mark, 1966 C E H Bawn, 1964 K Ziegler, 1962 J C Swallow, 1960 G Gee.