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The Applied Catalysis Award is awarded by the Royal Society of Chemistry to individuals for "creativity and excellence in novel approaches or use of catalysis in industry." The award was established in 2008. The winner of the award is chosen by the Industry & Technology Division Awards Committee, and receives £2000, a medal and a certificate.

Previous winners

 * 2010 Thomas Colacot, Johnson Matthey, "For exceptional contributions to the development and availability of ligands and catalysts crucial for the advancement of metal-catalysed synthetic organic chemistry."
 * 2008 Martyn Twigg, Johnson Matthey, "For his pivotal and innovative role in creating new catalysts and catalytic processes for use in the automotive industry."