Award

John Lewis Gold Medal (1947 - )

Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australia Branch

From
1947
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Functions
Award and Geography
Alternative Names
  • Lewis Gold Medal (Also known as)
Website
https://rgssa.org.au/awards-research/awards-made-by-the-society/the-john-lewis-gold-medal-for-exploration-geographical-research-literary-work-in-geography

Summary

The John Lewis Gold Medal has been awarded occasionally by the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australia Branch, and its successor the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia, since 1947. The Medal recognises noteworthy achievements in exploration, geographical research or literary work related to South Australia. To be eligible a nominee must be an Australian citizen, or resident in Australia while conducting the work for which the Medal is awarded. The John Lewis Silver Medal is awarded to a higher-degree student at a South Australian university who has made a significant theoretical or empirical contribution to geography. John Lewis was a Member of the South Australian Legislative Council and President of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australia Branch, from 1913 to 1920.

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    The Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australia Branch - awarded the Medal 1947 - 1996

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