Bill Bryson prize 2011

The RSC received nearly 400 informative and creative entries to the 2011 competition from both primary and secondary school students. For the first time we welcomed entries from international schools to mark the International Year of Chemistry.

The winners each received prizes of £500 for their schools plus £100 for themselves.

Hundreds of entries from around the world were received. The judging panel included Bill Bryson, the President of the RSC and three members of RSC staff.

The UK prize winners were presented with a certificate and prize money by Bill Bryson at a ceremony at the House of Commons, in the Speaker's House State Rooms.