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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.

Royal Medals

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the award of the Royal Medals as follows:

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Royal Medal - Founder’s Medal

• Professor Heather VilesÌýFor her excellence in establishing the field of biogeomorphology

Royal Medal - Patron’s Medal

• Michael JonesÌýFor his contribution to the development of geospatial information

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Council awards

The Society’s Council has made the following awards:
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Victoria Medal

• Professor Jonathan Rigg For long-term and influential research in development geography focusing on South East Asia

Busk Medal

• Professor Nina LaurieÌýFor her contribution to social inclusion, international development and environmental sustainability through fieldwork and research

Cherry Kearton Medal and Award

• Steve McCurryÌýFor photography that encourages reflection on the interaction with peoples, landscapes and wildlife across the world

Murchison Award

• Professor Peter KraftlÌýFor research that has significantly contributed to social and cultural geographies

Back Award

• Professor Andy Tatem For leading the development of geospatial and demographic data to assist the work of public policy around the globeÌý

Cuthbert Peek Award

• Chris HillÌýFor providing longstanding geospatial expertise to the professional and student communities to understand human impact on the environment

Gill Memorial Award (two awards)

• Dr Kimberley PetersÌýFor outstanding early career research in human geography

• Dr Helena Pimlott-WilsonÌýFor outstanding early career research in human geography

Ordnance Survey AwardsÌý(two awards)

• Emma MetcalfeÌýFor excellence in geography education at secondary level

• Charity MhlangaÌýFor excellence in geography education at secondary level

Taylor and Francis Award

• Dr James EssonÌýFor sustained contributions to teaching and learning in higher education, particularly through the RACE Working Group

Ness Award

• Nancy CampbellÌýFor the popularisation of geography through poetry and non-fiction writing

Alfred Steers Dissertation Prize

• Rupert Stuart SmithÌýFor the undergraduate geography dissertation judged to be the best in 2019

Area Prize

• Dr Menusha De SilvaÌýFor the best article in the journal by a new researcher (co-authored with Dr Kanchan Gandhi)

Ron Cooke AwardÌý

• Tenaya Dewsnap-Cooper For her A Level Independent Investigation ‘How does deprivation and public perception vary between Hyde and Gee Cross, Greater Manchester’

Geographical Award

• Charmouth Heritage Coast CentreÌýFor facilitating fieldwork and encouraging scientific engagement within the community

Honorary FellowshipÌýin recognition of outstanding support for the Society and geography

• Andy Eavis

• Professor Bojie Fu

• Clare Hadley

• Michael Hand