The Richard J. Bolte Sr. Award recognizes "outstanding contributions by a leader who provides products or services vital to the continuing growth and development of the chemical and molecular sciences community".
[1] The medal is presented annually under the sponsorship of the Science History Institute (formerly the Chemical Heritage Foundation) at its annual Heritage Day.
The inaugural award was presented to Richard J. Bolte, Sr., founder and chairman of BDP International, in 2006, as the Award for Supporting Industries.
[2] It was renamed the Richard J. Bolte Sr. Award for Supporting Industries in 2007.
[3] The award is given yearly and was first presented in 2006.