Division Award for the detergent chemistry

At irregular intervals, the Division of Detergent Chemistry awards this prize to selected personalities in the field of detergent chemistry who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary achievements in the field of detergent chemistry and who have made a special contribution to the Division . The Division Award is awarded during the European Detergents Conference, which takes place every year in October under the umbrella of the SEPAWA CONGRESS in Berlin. The decision on the award is made by the Division Board.

On October 16, 2024, the GDCh Division of Detergent Chemistry awarded the 2024 Division Award to Dr. Felix Müller at the European Detergents Conference in Berlin.

"The award is presented to Dr. Felix Müller in recognition of his many years of active support for the work of the GDCh Division of Detergent Chemistry. In his more than 27 years of membership in the Division , he has demonstrated extraordinary personal commitment, both professionally and organizationally, in many ways. We honor Felix Müller as a personality who has distinguished himself primarily at the interface between science and industry. For over a decade, Felix Müller has shared his extensive knowledge of surfactants as a speaker and course leader with nearly 200 young scientists in more than 20 GDCh continuing education courses. Furthermore, since 2002, Felix Müller has held various roles in the Division as a board member, Deputy Chair , and member of the scientific advisory board. Felix Müller impact extends far beyond the work of the section, reaching into academia and economics, as his mandates on various advisory boards impressively demonstrate."