Mary Engle Pennington
Mary Engle Pennington
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Awards, Honors, and Recognition

This timeline details the various accolades and acknowledgments that Mary Engle Pennington received throughout her career, recognizing her groundbreaking work and contributions to science and industry.
Garvan-Olin Medal
1910
Pennington received the Garvan-Olin Medal in recognition of her significant contributions to chemistry and food science. The award acknowledged her pioneering research in refrigeration and food preservation.
Achievement Award, Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania
1940
The Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania honored Pennington with an achievement award, recognizing her outstanding accomplishments in science and her role as a pioneer for women in the field.
Induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame
Posthumously
Pennington was posthumously inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, solidifying her legacy as a trailblazing scientist and a champion for food safety.