Wollaston Medal

Wollaston Medal
Front and reverse sides of the Wollaston Medal
Awarded forSignificant contributions to geology
Sponsored byGeological Society of London
Country United Kingdom
First award1831 (1831)
Websitewww.geolsoc.org.uk
Precedence
Next (higher)None
Next (lower)Lyell Medal

The Wollaston Medal is a scientific award for geology and the highest award granted by the Geological Society of London, the oldest geological society in the world. It is considered to be the most prestigious award in geology, and is given for outstanding contributions to geoscience. The medal is named after English chemist William Hyde Wollaston, and was first awarded in 1831.

The Wollaston Medal was originally made of gold (1831–1845), and then palladium, which was the metal discovered by Wollaston (1846–1860). It was switched to gold again from 1861 to 1929, and then back to palladium from 1930 to present.

Laureates

Source:Geological Society

1831–1850

1851–1900

1901–1950

1951–2000

2001–

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Geological Society of London". The Times. No. 36070. London. 20 February 1900. p. 5.
  2. ^ "The Geological Society of London". The Times. No. 36974. London. 10 January 1903. p. 6.
  3. ^ "The Geological Society of London - 2023 awards and funds winners".
  4. ^ "The Geological Society of London - 2024 awards and funds winners".
  5. ^ "The Geological Society of London - 2025 awards and funds winners".
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