List of geography award winners
Award
Founder's Medal |
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Awarded for | the encouragement and promotion of geographical science and discovery |
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Sponsored by | Sovereign of the United Kingdom |
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Country | United Kingdom |
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Presented by | Royal Geographical Society |
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Formerly called | Royal Premium |
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First awarded | 1832 |
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The Founder's Medal is a medal awarded annually by the Royal Geographical Society, upon approval of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom, to individuals for "the encouragement and promotion of geographical science and discovery".