This session honors the 2023 LCGC award winners. The 2023 Lifetime Achievement awardee, Peter Schoenmakers, is a pre-eminent contributor to the development of 2D-LC, who has also taken on the challenge of 3D-LC. He is well known for advancing large-molecule separations, particularly polymers, as well as the theory of gradient elution in reversed-phase chromatography and its optimization. The 2023 Emerging Leader, Emanuela Gionfriddo of The University of Toledo, focuses on developing advanced analytical separation tools for the analysis of complex biological and environmental samples using alternative green extraction methodologies. She has currently authored over 50 peer-reviewed contributions including a patent on PTFE-based SPME coatings.