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Society's 2024 medal and award recipients announced
This year, the Society’s medals and awards recognise 26 outstanding people and organisations for their notable contributions to geographical research, fieldwork, teaching, and public engagement.
Dr Lola Fatoyinbo awarded Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize
The second annual Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize will be presented this evening to Dr Lola Fatoyinbo.
Nominate a geographer making an outstanding contribution in their field
Each year, the Society’s medals and awards recognise geographers who have made outstanding contributions to geographical research, fieldwork, teaching, policy, and public engagement.
International Geographical Union awarded Special Gold Medal
As part of our 2023 medals and awards, we are recognising the International Geographical Union with a Special Gold Medal.
Back Award recipient - Jane Rumble OBE
As part of our celebration of this year’s medal and award recipients, we spoke to Back Award recipient Jane Rumble about her greatest career achievements and why the polar regions are so important.
Murchison Award recipient - Professor Noel Castree
As part of our celebration of this year’s medal and award recipients, we spoke to Murchison Award recipient Professor Noel Castree about how geography has shaped his career and his advice for those wanting to go into the field.
Gill Memorial Award recipient - Dr Jovan Scott Lewis
As part of our celebration of this year’s medal and award recipients, we spoke to Gill Memorial Award recipient Dr Jovan Scott Lewis about his proudest career moments to date and how geography has shaped his career.
Taylor and Francis Award recipient - Dr Matt Finn
As part of our celebration of this year’s medal and award recipients, we spoke to Taylor and Francis Award recipient Dr Matt Finn about his approach to teaching and learning and the influences that have shaped his work.
Busk Medal recipient - Professor Jos Barlow
As part of our celebration of this year’s medal and award recipients, we spoke to Busk Medallist Professor Jos Barlow about where his interest in rainforests began and the evolution of conservation.
Gill Memorial Award recipient - Dr Sarah Bell
As part of our celebration of this year’s medal and award recipients, we spoke to Gill Memorial Award recipient Dr Sarah Bell about where it all started and her proudest career moments to date.
2023 medal and award recipients announced
This year our medals and awards recognise 23 outstanding people and organisations for their notable contributions to geographical research, fieldwork, teaching, and public engagement.
Inaugural recipient of Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize announced
The inaugural Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize has been awarded to Kenyan biologist and conservationist, Dr Paula Kahumbu.