Our prestigious medals and awards recognise excellence in geographical research, fieldwork, teaching, policy, and public engagement. They are presented annually in recognition of those who have made outstanding contributions.
Today, the Society's Gold Medals are among the highest international accolades and are awarded for the encouragement and promotion of geography, science and discovery.
Join us as we celebrate the 2024 award recipients.
- Monday night lecture
Revisiting the Dolgarrog dam disaster after 100 years
On 2 November 1925, a catastrophic flood swept through Dolgarrog village in north Wales, depositing enormous boulders and killing 16 people. In 2025, what have we learnt from this flood disaster?
London and onlineMembers + one guestMonday 10 November 2025 - Monday night lecture
These are a few of our favourite things
Nicholas Crane and experts on the Society's team take us through their hidden highlights of the Collections, showcasing how these can help tell new histories of travel, geography and exploration.
London and onlineMembers + one guestMonday 17 November 2025 - Monday night supper
Monday night lecture supper - 17 November
Stay for supper at the Society on 17 November after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.
LondonMembers + one guestMonday 17 November 2025