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==William Procter Prize==
[[File:William Procter Prize awarded to Rita Colwell by Sigma Xi (cropped).jpg|thumb|William Procter Prize awarded to [[Rita R. Colwell|Rita Colwell]] by Sigma Xi]]
The [[William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement]] is an award presented by Sigma Xi. This prestigious prize is given to a scientist who has made an outstanding contribution to scientific research and has demonstrated an ability to communicate the significance of this research to scientists in other disciplines.

The prize was established in 1950 in honor of [[William Procter (industrialist)|William Procter]], a distinguished business leader and philanthropist who had a strong commitment to scientific research and development.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-07-13 |title=Ann Skalka Wins 2018 William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement |url=https://www.foxchase.org/news/2018-07-13-Skalka-2018-Procter-Prize |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=www.foxchase.org |language=en}}</ref> Procter was an heir to the [[Procter & Gamble|Procter & Gamble Company]] and served as its president and chairman.

Recipients of the William Procter Prize are recognized for their achievements in both research and communication, reflecting the dual emphasis of Sigma Xi on promoting both scientific excellence and interdisciplinary communication.<ref>{{Cite web |last=University |first=Carnegie Mellon |date= |title=Fischhoff awarded Sigma Xi William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement - Engineering and Public Policy - College of Engineering - Carnegie Mellon University |url=http://www.cmu.edu/epp/news/2021/fischhoff-awarded-sigma-xi-william-procter-prize-for-scientific-achievement.html |access-date= |website=www.cmu.edu |language=en}}</ref> Along with the recognition, the awardee also delivers a lecture at the society's annual meeting or another appropriate occasion.

Over the years, the William Procter Prize has been awarded to many notable scientists from a wide range of disciplines, underscoring the prize's commitment to honoring and promoting interdisciplinary research.