Franklin Institute Awards

The Franklin Institute Celebrates 200 Years of Recognizing Excellence in Science and Technology with Announcement of 2024 Franklin Institute Awards Laureates

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

As part of its bicentennial celebrations, The Franklin Institute proudly announces the laureates of the 200th year of the Awards Program.

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  • As part of its bicentennial celebrations, The Franklin Institute proudly announces the laureates of the 200th year of the Awards Program.
  • Since its inception, The Franklin Institute Awards Program has honored the most influential scientists, engineers, and inventors who have significantly advanced science and technology.
  • Bank of America returns in 2024 as the Presenting Sponsor of The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony and Dinner for the 22nd consecutive year.
  • For more information about The Franklin Institute Awards Program and the 2024 laureates, please visit fi.edu/awards.

Announcing The 2023 Franklin Institute Awards Laureates

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Franklin Institute is proud to announce nine outstanding individuals being honored with a prestigious Franklin Institute Award for their extraordinary scientific, engineering, and business leadership achievements. Among them is Kenneth Frazier, former Chairman and CEO of Merck and co-founder and co-chair of OneTen, a coalition of leading organizations committed to cultivating economic opportunities for Black talent in America. Frazier is the recipient of the 2023 Bower Award for Business Leadership, a recognition that honors leaders in U.S. business who personify outstanding qualities and attainments in leadership, the advancement of sound economic practices, and adherence to the highest ethical standards.

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  • SOCIAL EQUITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SAFETY — AMONG THE NINE AREAS OF BREAKTHROUGHS AND ADVANCEMENTS BEING CELEBRATED BY THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE IN PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 24-27, 2023
    PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Franklin Institute is proud to announce nine outstanding individuals being honored with a prestigious Franklin Institute Award for their extraordinary scientific, engineering, and business leadership achievements.
  • These nine visionaries will be celebrated during a ceremony held on April 27, 2023, at The Franklin Institute.
  • Since 1824, The Franklin Institute of Philadelphia has honored the legacy of Benjamin Franklin by presenting awards for outstanding achievements in science and industry.
  • The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

IFF’s Philippe Horvath Inducted into The National Inventors Hall of Fame

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Philippe Horvath—renowned molecular biologist and IFF technical fellow—is being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame® Class of 2023.

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  • Philippe Horvath—renowned molecular biologist and IFF technical fellow—is being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame® Class of 2023.
  • Applying this research to enhance starter cultures in the dairy industry, Horvath and research partner Rodolphe Barrangou improved the world’s food supply and laid the foundation for the field of gene editing.
  • “We are proud of the achievements made by Philippe and the entire CRISPR team.
  • “I am deeply honored to be selected by the National Inventors Hall of Fame to represent the pioneering work our team has done,” said Horvath.

Announcing The 2022 Franklin Institute Laureates

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Since 1824, The Franklin Institute of Philadelphia has honored the legacy of Benjamin Franklin by presenting awards for outstanding achievements in science and industry.

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  • Since 1824, The Franklin Institute of Philadelphia has honored the legacy of Benjamin Franklin by presenting awards for outstanding achievements in science and industry.
  • The Franklin Institute Awards Program has recognized more than 2,000 of the most pioneering scientists, engineers, inventors, and innovators from across the globe.
  • Larry Dubinski, President and CEO of The Franklin Institute, said, "These achievements come at a critical time for us all.
  • The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022.