The Pickering Medal is awarded annually by the Royal Society Te Apārangi to a person or team "who, while in New Zealand, has through design, development or invention performed innovative work the results of which have been significant in their influence and recognition both nationally and internationally, or which have led to significant commercial success".
The award is named for Sir William (Bill) Pickering. The front of the medal features the head of Bill Pickering, with the words technology, innovation, excellence inscribed round the edge, while the obverse features the Royal Society coat of arms.[1][2] Up until 2012, the medal was accompanied by a prize of $15,000.[3]
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- ^ "Recipients". Royal Society Te Apārangi. Archived from the original on 5 December 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ "2011 Research Honours". Royal Society Te Apārangi. Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.