Beckman Institute Vision and Spirit Award

Recognizing excellence at Beckman

The Beckman Institute Vision and Spirit Award recognizes a Beckman faculty member who has fostered collaboration in their research and exemplifies founder Arnold Beckman's vision. The recipient is awarded $50,000 to further their research. Originally presented on April 10 (the anniversary of Arnold Beckman's birth), the award also acknowledges Arnold Beckman's vision and inspiration to Beckman Institute researchers.

Recognizing excellence at Beckman

The Beckman Institute Vision and Spirit Award recognizes a Beckman faculty member who has fostered collaboration in their research and exemplifies founder Arnold Beckman's vision. The recipient is awarded $50,000 to further their research. Originally presented on April 10 (the anniversary of Arnold Beckman's birth), the award also acknowledges Arnold Beckman's vision and inspiration to Beckman Institute researchers.

Nominations open each spring for this award. Previous Vision and Spirit Award winners review the nominations and make a recommendation to the Beckman director.

Previous recipients

Vision and Spirit Award

2025

  • Jonathan V. Sweedler
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2024

  • Emad Tajkhorshid
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2023

  • Charles Schroeder
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2022

  • Deana McDonaugh
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2021

  • Martha Gillette
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2020

  • Marni Boppart
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2019

  • Nancy Sottos
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2018

  • Brad Sutton
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2017

  • Rohit Bhargava
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