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 2024 award recipients.
- Monday Night Lecture
Lone wolf: walking the faultlines of Europe
In 2011, a wolf walked 1,000 miles from Slovenia to Italy, ultimately recolonising the Alps. A decade later, Adam Weymouth walked his path, exploring the wolf's resurgence in a divided Europe.
London and onlineMembers + one guestMonday 23 February 2026 - Monday Night Lecture
Wayfarer: an outsider's way into geography and place
Join adventurer, multi-award-winning travel writer and 2025 Ness Award recipient, Phoebe Smith, for a lecture exploring how nature and place can offer a pathway to salvation.
London and onlineMembers + one guestMonday 2 March 2026 - Monday night supper
Monday night supper - 2 March
Stay for supper at the Society on 2 March after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.
LondonMembers + one guestMonday 2 March 2026