- (l. to r.) Don Smith shares a moment with John Neumeyer, past chair of the Esselen committee, and Chris Hupp of McLean Hospital at the social hour preceding dinner.
- (l. to r.) Arthur Obermayer, founding member of the Esselen committee, greets Timothy Swager and his wife at the social hour while Katherine Lee looks on. Dr. Swager, Chair of the MIT Chemistry Department nominated Prof. Buchwald for the award and introduced him at the award ceremony.
- Dr. Esther Hopkins, chair of the Board of Trustees, and James Phillips, member of the Board of Directors, enjoy conversation at dinner.
- Drs. Paulette and Martin Idelson meet with Dr. Arthur Obermayer at dinner. Dr. Obermayer is a founding member of the Esselen Award Committee and Dr. Martin Idelson is a past chair of the committee.
- Dr. Paul Vouros, former Esselen committee chair, and his wife Irene, share a moment at dinner.
- Dr. Charles Kolb (l.) 2010 Chair of the Esselen Award Committee and President of Aerodyne Research greets Prof. Buchwald at the social hour.
- Gustavus J. Esselen, IV (l.) presents the 2010 award to Stephen L. Buchwald, Camille Dreyfus Professor of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- Gustavus J. Esselen, IV (l.) introduces Professor Buchwald (ctr.) to his mother, Mrs. Gustavus J. Esselen, III, wife of the founder of the award, at the social hour preceding the dinner.