The Priestley medal is awarded for excellence in what field?
Priestley Medal Priestley Medal The Priestley Medal is the highest honor conferred by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and is awarded for distinguished service in the field of chemistry. Established in 1922, the award is named after Joseph Priestley, the discoverer of oxygen who immigrated to the United States of America in 1794. The ACS formed in 1876, spearheaded by a group of chemists who had met two years previously in Priestley's home. The Priestley Medal is commonly awarded to scientists who are advanced in their fields, as it is intended to commemorate lifetime achievement. When the ACS started presenting the Priestley
Western Australia Police Commissioner's Medal for Excellence Western Australia Police Commissioner's Medal for Excellence The Western Australia Police Commissioner's Medal for Excellence was established to recognise Western Australia Police personnel who have consistently contributed to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the Western Australia Police. The medal is awarded to Western Australia Police both sworn and unsworn personnel who have consistently contributed to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the Western Australia Police. The award consists of a medal, miniature, and ribbon bar. No clasps are issued with the medal. The Western Australia Police Commissioner's Medal for Excellence is a circular bronze-gold coloured