Lapworth Medal
The Lapworth Medal is awarded annually to someone who has made a highly significant contribution to the science of palaeontology and has a substantial body of research and service to the scientific community.
A full list of previous recipients can be viewed here: Medal and Award Winners.
Who can nominate? Requires nomination by two members of the Association
Deadline: 31st March
Who was Charles Lapworth?
The Lapworth Medal is named for Professor Charles Lapworth FRS (1842-1920). During his professional years, he carried out ground-breaking research in many parts of Britain and saw his pioneering methods on Ordovician biostratigraphy using index fossils adopted worldwide. Prof. Lapworth became the leading international expert on graptolites of the time and established the Ordovician system, as well as making fundamental contributions to structural geology and hydrogeology.
