The Priestley Medal is awarded by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for distiguished service in the field of chemistry. Established in 1922, the award is named after Joseph Priestley, the discoverer of oxygen who emigrated to the United States of America in 1793.

Recent recipients

• 1990 Roald Hoffmann
• 1991 Harry B. Gray
• 1992 Carl Djerassi
• 1993 Robert W. Parry
• 1994 Howard E. Simmons
• 1995 Sir Derek H. R. Barton
• 1996 Ernest L. Eliel
• 1997 Mary L. Good
• 1998 F. Albert Cotton
• 1999 Ronald Breslow
• 2000 Darleane C. Hoffman
• 2001 Fred Basolo
• 2002 Allen J. Bard
• 2003 Edwin J. Vandenberg
• 2004 Elias J. Corey
• 2005 George A. Olah

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• Priestley Medal