IOP Awards

Made on the recommendation of our president, this medal is for both physicists and non-physicists who have contributed to physics in general and the IOP in particular.

The Isaac Newton Medal and Prize is for world-leading contributions to physics by an individual of any nationality.

Our six Gold Medals and Prizes recognise outstanding and sustained contributions of international renown to physics.

Our Silver Subject Medals and Prizes recognise distinguished contributions to physics.

Our Bronze Early Career Medals and Prizes recognise exceptional early career contributions to physics.

The Phillips Award is for distinguished service to the IOP.

The Teachers of Physics Award celebrates the success of secondary school physics teachers who have raised the profile of physics and science in schools.

The Honorary Fellowship is the highest accolade presented by the IOP to reflect an individual’s exceptional service to physics.

Our Business Awards recognise companies across all sectors and at all stages – from start-ups to multi-national corporations – that have excelled in innovation and the application of physics.

The IOP Technician Awards celebrate the contributions that technicians make to physics.

The Apprentice and Apprenticeship Employer Awards celebrate the contributions that apprentices make to physics, and recognise employers that demonstrate their commitment and contribution to scientific and engineering apprenticeship schemes.

Our International Bilateral Awards are made jointly with physical societies in Germany, France, Italy and Australia.

The awards build and reinforce a sense of community by recognising and rewarding excellence in individuals and teams and their contribution to physics.