Our prestigious medals and awards recognise excellence in geographical research, fieldwork, teaching, policy, and public engagement. They are presented annually in recognition of those who have made outstanding contributions.
Today, the Society's Gold Medals are among the highest international accolades and are awarded for the encouragement and promotion of geography, science and discovery.
Join us as we celebrate the 2025 award recipients.
- Monday Night Lecture
Asgard legacy
In an expedition led by Founder’s Medal recipient Colonel Patrick Baird, Mount Asgard was first climbed in 1953. Seven decades later, Niall and Finn McCann attempted to follow in their grandfather’s footsteps.
London and onlineMembers + one guestMonday 19 January 2026 - Monday Night Lecture
The spirit of the rainforest: a journey with Rosa Vásquez Espinoza
Scientist and National Geographic Explorer Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza shares a personal Amazon journey, melding indigenous wisdom with modern science to illuminate biodiversity, resilience and urgent conservation challenges.
London and onlineMembers + one guestMonday 26 January 2026 - Monday night supper
Monday night supper - 26 January
Stay for supper at the Society on 26 January after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.
LondonMembers + one guestMonday 26 January 2026