Over 200 guests attended the Prizegiving Ceremony and lunch reception which took place at Fishmongers’ Hall, in London on 20 November. The keynote address was delivered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville who, together with Chris Russell, Master of the Salters’ Company, presented James with his certificate. James started his F108 Chemistry MChem with Industrial Training degree in 2010 and graduated in July 2014.

The Salters’ Institute Annual Awards Ceremony is a prestigious annual event which celebrates high levels of excellence within the science education sector.

Lord Sainsbury commended the Salters’ Institute saying it “was in the vanguard of support of Chemistry education, and latterly Biology and Physics” and talked about his work with the Gatsby Foundation which he said has “supported science and engineering which cover every aspect of life and hold the key to solving problems on the planet in the coming years such as feeding the population and renewable fuels” He also commented that “Science can provide a good career - by making a contribution to society by following exciting and rewarding careers to combat global challenges”.

Awards were presented for the Salters’ Graduate Prizes, SALTERS-CLEAPSS National Awards for Science Technicians, Salters-Nuffield Advanced Biology (SNAB) Prizes, Salters Advanced Chemistry (SAC) Prizes, Salters Horners Advanced Physics (SHAP) Prizes, Salters’ City and Guilds Prizes and Salters’ Prizes for Exceptional Achievement in Physical Sciences.

For further information on all the Salters’ Institute activities, please visit www.saltersinstitute.co.uk.