The International Liquid Crystal Society (ILCS) invites nominations for its prestigious awards honoring outstanding scientific achievements and service to the liquid crystal community. ILCS strongly encourages the community to submit nominations and help recognize excellence at all career stages.
Nominations are welcomed for the following awards:
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The Glenn H. Brown Prizes Awarded for the best Ph.D. theses in liquid crystal science. Typically, four prizes are awarded every two years.
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The Samsung Display Mid-Career Award and The LG Display Mid-Career Award -two separate awards honoring mid-career scientists for significant and sustained contributions to liquid crystal research and applications.
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The Michi Nakata Award recognizes early-career (postdoctoral) researchers for exceptional independent scientific achievements and strong research potential.
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Election as Honored Member of ILCS -a distinguished recognition for individuals who have made exceptional scientific contributions and long-term service to the liquid crystal community and ILCS.
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The Pierre-Gilles de Gennes ILCS Prize - the highest honor of the ILCS, awarded for groundbreaking achievements and lasting impact on liquid crystal science.
For all awards, the nomination deadline is April 30, 2026. Detailed nomination guidelines, eligibility criteria, and required documentation are available on the ILCS website (Honors and Awards). The award recipients will be announced by June 1, 2026, and all awards will be formally presented during the 30th International Liquid Crystal Conference (ILCC), to be held in Québec City, Canada, from June 21 to June 26, 2026. Award recipients will be invited to present lectures at the conference, highlighting their scientific achievements and contributions to the liquid crystal community.
ILCS warmly encourages the community to submit nominations and hopes to receive a large and diverse number of nominations, reflecting the breadth, excellence, and vitality of liquid crystal research across all career stages.
