Perkin was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in June 1890 and was awarded their Davy Medal in 1904 and their Royal Medal in 1925. He was president of the Chemical Society from 1913 to 1916 and was awarded their Longstaff Medal in 1900.
Perkin was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in June 1890, receiving their Davy Medal in 1904 and their Royal Medal in 1925. He also served as president of the Chemical Society from 1913 to 1916, and received their Longstaff Medal in 1900.