Paul Slovic, Ph.D., 2022 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science

Stéphane Bancel, Albert Bourla, DVM, Ph.D., and Alex Gorsky, 2022 Bower Award for Business Leadership

Kafui Dzirasa, M.D., Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin NextGen Award

Sheldon Weinbaum, Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Biomedical Engineering

Carol V. Robinson DBE, FRS, FRSC, FMedSci, 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry

Sallie W. Chisholm, Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Earth and Environmental Science

P. Daniel Dapkus, Ph.D. and Russell D. Dupuis, Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Electrical Engineering

Katalin Karikó, Ph.D. and Drew Weissman, M.D., Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science

Edward C. Stone, Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Physics

Now in its 198th year, The Franklin Institute Awards pays tribute to our namesake and America’s first citizen scientist, Benjamin Franklin, by honoring the greatest minds in science, engineering, and industry. Our newest laureates are making our world safer, healthier, and more connected. Their work helps us better understand our brains and our behavior. It sheds light on our universe—from tiny ocean organisms to the far reaches of our galaxy. They are mentors and role models for the next generation of science and engineering trailblazers. They are creating a better future for us all.

The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony & Dinner was held on Thursday, May 5, 2022. For event information, click here. 

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The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony was live-streamed at 7:00 pm ET on May 5, 2022 from The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

The long, distinguished history of The Franklin Institute Awards Program dates back to 1824. Learn more about some of our notable laureates.