The William H. Nichols Medal is awarded annually for original research in chemistry.
Nominees must have made a "significant and original contribution in any field of chemistry" during the five years preceding the presentation date.
The medallist receives a gold medal, a bronze replica and a cash award.
[1] The award was established in 1902 by the New York Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) through a gift from chemist and businessman William H.
[1] The award is given yearly and was first presented in 1903.