The Gold Medal
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Overview
The Gold Medal
Established: 1941
Designer: Lucile Sinclair Douglass, sculptor
Representation: Winged Victory standing upon the arc of the world
Overview
The Society's highest honor awarded to a member whose original, innovative, or pioneering contributions are of major significance in understanding the world's cultures and environment.- Must be a member of the Society of Woman Geographers
- Work must demonstrate original, innovative, or pioneering contributions
- Contributions must be of major significance in understanding the world's cultures and environment
Eligibility
- 2022: Mechtild Rössler - For transformative influence on UNESCO World Heritage
- 2017: Constanza Ceruti - For high-altitude archaeology achievements
- 2014: Rebecca Lee Lok-Sze - For polar exploration and climate change documentation
- 2011: Susan Shaw - For pioneering research on harmful impacts of chemicals on marine life
- 2008: Laurie Marker - For conservation biology and Cheetah Conservation Fund
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Contact
Address: 415 E Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Phone: +1-202-546-9228 Website: iswg.orgFocus Areas & Funding Uses
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