Our prestigious medals and awards recognise excellence in geographical research, fieldwork, teaching and public engagement. They are presented annually in recognition of those who have made outstanding contributions to geography.
The presentation of the 2020 awards will take in conjunction with the 2021 awards presentation in the summer of 2021, on a date to be confirmed, at the Society in Kensington, London.
Royal Medals
Her Majesty the Queen has approved the award of the Royal Medals as follows:
Royal Medal - Founder’s Medal
Royal Medal - Patron’s Medal
Council awards
The Society’s Council has made the following awards:
Victoria Medal
Busk Medal
Cherry Kearton Medal and Award
Murchison Award
Back Award
Cuthbert Peek Award
Gill Memorial Award (two awards)
Ordnance Survey Awards (two awards)
Taylor and Francis Award
Ness Award
Alfred Steers Dissertation Prize
Area Prize
Ron Cooke Award
Geographical Award
Honorary Fellowship in recognition of outstanding support for the Society and geography
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Andy Eavis
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Professor Bojie Fu
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Clare Hadley
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Michael Hand