Recognition of Historic Chemistry Sites

The Recognition of Historic Chemistry Sites is an annual distinction awarded to a single site representative of the history of chemistry in the Catalan-speaking territory. The distinction consists of placing a commemorative plaque at the chosen site; the plaque is provided and installed by the Societat Catalana de Química (SCQ). Local representatives of the distinguished entity will organise an inauguration event in collaboration with the SCQ and jointly prepare communication materials about the recognition.

Provision and installation of a commemorative plaque (text in Catalan referencing Societat Catalana de Química - Institut d’Estudis Catalans); joint organisation of inauguration and communication materials.

Local entities linked to a historic site representative of chemistry in the Catalan-speaking territory may participate. The historic nature of the site must be documented, the role of chemistry must be demonstrated, and if the site is related to a person that person must not be living.

Candidatures must be submitted electronically via the form available on the IEC website with required attachments and declarations; the signed receipt of online submission must be sent to premis@iec.cat with copy to scq@iec.cat and subject 'Reconeixement emplaçaments històrics química'.