Award

R. M. Johnston Memorial Medal (1920 - )

Royal Society of Tasmania

From
1920
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Functions
Award
Alternative Names
  • Johnston Memorial Medal (Also known as)
Website
https://rst.org.au/awards/

Summary

The R. M. Johnston Memorial Medal was established in 1920 by the Royal Society of Tasmania, with the first award being presented in 1923. It is awarded on an occasional basis to a scholar of "great distinction in any field within the Society's purview". The Medal commemorates Robert M. Johnston who served as Vice-President of the Society from 1897 to 1911 and 1916 - 1917.

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