James Smithson Medal

The James Smithson Medal, established in 1965, is awarded to those who have made "exceptional contributions to art, science, history, education and technology." It is presented by the Smithsonian Institution which states that it is the organization's "most prestigious and highest award."[1]

Recipients

Year of award Image Recipient Notes Ref(s)
1965 Howard Florey in 1945 Howard Florey [2]
1968
–
 Edgar Preston Richardson [3]
1976 Elizabeth II in 2015 Elizabeth II [1]
1976
–
 Nancy Hanks [4]
1979 John Paul II in 1993 Pope John Paul II [5]
1986 Warren E. Burger in 2007 Warren E. Burger [1]
1991 Julie Johnson Kidd Julie Johnson Kidd [6]
1994 Robert McCormick Adams Robert McCormick Adams Jr. [1]
1999 Ira Michael Heyman Ira Michael Heyman [1]
2002 David Baker [7]
2015 G. Wayne Clough in 2008 G. Wayne Clough [8]
2019 Warren Winiarski Smithson medal 2019 Warren Winiarski [9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Awards and Medals". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Proceedings of the Board of Regents meeting, January 22, 1976". Smithsonian Institution. 22 January 1976. p. 34. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  3. ^ McGill, Douglas C. (29 March 1985). "Edgar Richardson, 82, dies; art historian and archivist". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  4. ^ Pearson, Richard (9 January 1983). "Nancy Hanks, 55, dies". The Washington Post. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  5. ^ Craig, William O. (1 July 2004). Around the World with the Smithsonian. Llumina Press. p. 110. ISBN 1-59526-245-8.
  6. ^ "Honorary degree citation: Julie Johnson Kidd". Marlboro College. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  7. ^ "David N. Baker Jr., 84". Obituaries – March 31, 2016. Heraldtimesonline.com. March 31, 2016. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  8. ^ "G. Wayne Clough". National Academy of Construction. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  9. ^ "Warren Winiarski Receives James Smithson Bicentennial Medal". National Museum of American History. Retrieved 9 October 2020.