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Joint recipients of Society Esmond B. Martin 2026 Prize announced
The 2026 Esmond B. Martin RGS Prize has been awarded to Dr Krithi Karanth, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) in Bengaluru, India, and Professor Alexandre Antonelli, Executive Director of Science at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Nominate a geographer for the Medals and awards 2026
Each year, the Society’s medals and awards recognise geographers who have made outstanding contributions to geographical research, fieldwork, teaching, policy, and public engagement.
Last chance to submit nominations for the Esmond Bradley Martin Prize
Ahead of the 2026 Esmond B. Martin Prize nominations closing, we’re spotlighting the work of 2025 winner, Dr Jake Wall.
Celebrating our medal and award recipients
In the lead up to this year’s medals and awards ceremony, we spoke to some of the recipients to find out more about their career paths, achievements, and aspirations.
Society's 2025 medal and award recipients announced
This year, the Society’s medals and awards recognise 24 outstanding people for their notable contributions to geography.
Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Prize winners for 2025 announced
Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton and Dr Jake Wall have been awarded the Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize for 2025.
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.
Nominate an outstanding conservationist
The call for nominations for the 2025 Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize is now open.
Be inspired by our medal and award recipients
As part of the Society’s medals and awards celebrations, we spoke to some of the recipients to find out more about their career paths, achievements and aspirations.
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.