The Hubbard Medal is awarded by the
National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational organizations in the world.
Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, an ...
for distinction in exploration,
discovery
Discovery may refer to:
* Discovery (observation), observing or finding something unknown
* Discovery (fiction), a character's learning something unknown
* Discovery (law), a process in courts of law relating to evidence
Discovery, The Discover ...
, and research. The medal is named for
Gardiner Greene Hubbard
Gardiner Greene Hubbard (August 25, 1822 – December 11, 1897) was an American lawyer, financier, and community leader.
He was a founder and first president of the National Geographic Society; a founder and the first president of the Bell Tel ...
, first National Geographic Society president. It is made of gold and is traditionally presented by the President of the United States.
Recipients
See also
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List of geography awards
References
Geography awards
National Geographic Society
National Geographic Society medals recipients
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