The Perkin Medal is a prestigious award presented annually by the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) in the United States. It is named after the British chemist William Henry Perkin, who is best known for his discovery of the first synthetic dye, mauveine, in 1856. The medal is awarded to individuals for outstanding contributions to applied chemistry that have had a significant impact on the field and the wider community.
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