Award

James Cook Medal (1954 - )

Royal Society of New South Wales

From
1954
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Functions
Award
Alternative Names
  • Cook Medal (Also known as)
  • RSNSW James Cook Medal (Subsequent name, 2023 - )
Website
https://www.royalsoc.org.au/awards/james-cook-medal

Summary

The James Cook Medal has been awarded occasionally by the Royal Society of New South Wales since 1954. It recognises outstanding contributions to both science and human welfare in and for the southern hemisphere. The Medal commemorates the achievements of explorer James Cook. Since 2023 the Medal has been known as the RSNSW James Cook Medal.

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