CATSA recognises the contributions made by certain individuals in promoting catalysis in South Africa. In 1998, lifetime achievement awards were presented to Prof Mark Dry (for his contribution to Fischer-Tropsch research) and Dr Wim Mandersloot (who was a founding father of CATSA and leader of catalysis research at CSIR). In 1999, CATSA acknowledged the significant contribution made by Prof Jan du Plessis in promoting homogeneous catalysis in South Africa. And in 2002, Prof Ray Everson was presented with a lifetime achievement award for many years of service to the local catalysis community. In 2005, Prof Cyril O'Connor was honoured for his contribution to catalysis in South Africa  on many fronts. And in 2007, Prof Neil Coville received this award. 

To nominate someone for the CATSA Lifetime Achievement Award, please complete this nomination form and mail it to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it