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 2025 award recipients.
Booking information
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Venue information
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR
- Collections event
Expanding Universe by Hormazd Narielwalla tour and discussion
Attend a tour led by artist, Hormazd Narielwalla, centered on his mural 'Expanding Universe' - a body of abstract work that will hang in the Map Room for the next five years.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allMonday 31 March 2025 - Lecture
The Earth transformed: the meeting of geography, history and science
The Earth’s environment affects its civilizations in myriad ways, with prominent historical examples showing the connections between climate and social phenomena. Historian Peter Frankopan will discuss the intersections of geography, history, and science in conversation with the Society’s Cartographic Collections Manager, Katie Parker.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allMonday 31 March 2025 - Monday night supper
Monday night lecture supper - 31 March
Stay for supper on 31 March at the Society after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allMonday 31 March 2025