Every four years, the Academy awards a medal to a researcher who has made a significant contribution to phase theory.
| 2015 |
Daan Frenkel, the Netherlands |
| 2008 |
R.C. Newton, United States |
| 2003 |
H.N.W. Lekkerkerker, the Netherlands |
| 1999 |
J.W. Cahn, United States |
| 1994 |
B. Widom, United States |
| 1978 |
M. Hillert, Sweden |
| 1969 |
F.P. Bundy, United States |
| 1960 |
J.L. Meijering, the Netherlands |
| 1954 |
N.L. Bowen, United States |
| 1950 |
W. Hume-Rothery, United Kingdom |
| 1939 |
A.L. Day, United States |
| 1933 |
P.W. Bridgman, United Kingdom |
| 1929 |
J.J. van Laar, France |
| 1923 |
G. Tamman, Germany |
| 1916 |
F.A.H. Schreinemakers, the Netherlands |