To recognise outstanding contributions and innovative research in the field of refrigeration, the following prizes will be awarded during the congress:
 

*IIR Gustav Lorentzen Medal
*IIR Science and Technology Medal
*IIR Women in Refrigeration Award
*IIR Medal of Merit
*IIR Young Researchers’ Awards:
  - Clarence Birdseye Award (Food Science and Engineering)
  - Sadi Carnot Award (Thermodynamics)
  - Alexis Carrel Award (Cryobiology and Cryomedicine)
  - Willis H. Carrier Award (Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps)
  - James Harrison Award (Refrigerated Storage and Transport)
  - James Joule Award (Systems and Equipment for Refrigeration)
  - Peter Kapitza Award (Cryophysics)
  - Carl von Linde Award (Cryogenic Engineering)


 

For information on conditions and how to apply for these awards, please consult the procedures via the IIR website - https://iifiir.org/en/news/calls-now-open-for-nominations-for-scientific-prizes-at-iir-s-27th-international-congress-of-refrigeration-icr-2027

 

The nomination period is now open, all nominations should be received by November 15th, 2026.