The Fuchs Medal
Nominations for the Fuchs Medal 2011 closed on 15th September 2011 and will now be considered by the Awards Committee.
Fuchs Medal 2012
The Fuchs Medal Awards Committee invites nominations for the 2012 award as follows:
Eligibility
The award is intended to recognise outstanding devotion to the Survey’s interests, beyond the call of normal duty, by men or women who are or were members of the Survey, or closely connected with its work. The recipients are normally chosen from those who have given sterling service over a long period of time, and/or those who have made an exceptional contribution in a particular season or seasons.
The Polar Medal recognizes those who have made notable contributions to the exploration and to the knowledge of polar regions, and there are other honours bestowed by the Queen or by learned societies that Survey staff have received. However, many who contribute to the work of the Survey cannot appropriately be proposed for these awards. It is for these persons, whether field workers, support personnel at the bases, or office staff, scientists or technicians, that the Fuchs Medal is primarily intended. This reflects the concern of Sir Vivian Fuchs for the well being of all members of the organization, and his interest in their activities, whatever part they play.
Nominations
Nominations may be made by any members of the Survey (past and present), or anyone closely connected with its work, who can speak with personal knowledge of a candidate’s contribution. Antarctic stations may make recommendations as corporate bodies. Each nomination should be accompanied by a supporting citation — a few lines are not sufficient.
Members of the Committee will not themselves nominate candidates but may, if they wish, stimulate others to submit particular recommendations. Members of the Committee are disqualified from being candidates for the Fuchs Medal.
More than one medal may be awarded in one year but only in exceptional circumstances.
The medal is not normally awarded posthumously.
Nominations may be made at any time of the year, but for consideration in 2012 they must be received by 15 September 2012.
There is no retrospective limit to the award and a running list of unsuccessful nominations is kept. After a lapse of two or three years it is expected that past recommendations will lapse and may only be successful if they are repeated.
Timing of nominations
The closing date for this year’s nominations is 15 September 2012.
Nominations should be with the Secretary of the Fuchs Medal Committee by 15 September 2012. They should be accompanied by a detailed citation, and supported by a proposer and preferably sufficient signatures to indicate some measure of support.
Inscription
The Fuchs Medal Awards Committee appreciates suggestions for the medal inscription in the nominations. The inscription is less than ten words and succinctly sums up the qualities of the medallist.
Enquiries
Please address any queries in confidence to Chris Brading (BAS Club Fuchs Medal Secretary) at:
British Antarctic Survey
High Cross
Madingley Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB3 0ET
Email (preferred): chris.brading@tesco.net
Past Recipients of the Fuchs Medal
- 2010 — Steven Parker
- 2009 — Robert Kelso Smith
- 2008 — Clem Collins
- 2007 — Gerry Nicholson and Sally Poncet
- 2006 — John Hall
- 2005 — Doug Bone and Andy Silvester
- 2004 — Chris Elliott
- 2003 — Stuart Lawrence
- 2002 — Russ Ladkin
- 2001 — Janet Thomson and Alex Gaffikin
- 2000 — George Kistruck
- 1999 — David Burkitt and Ashley (“Ash”) Morton
- 1998 — Nigel Milius
- 1997 — Simon Wright
- 1996 — Ben Hodges
- 1995 — Matthew Chalmers
- 1994 — Richard Hanson
- 1993 — Allan Wearden
- 1992 — John Bawden
- 1991 — Steve Eadie
- 1990 — Derek Gripps
- 1989 — Myriam Booth
- 1988 — Bob Bowler
- 1987 — Anne Todd
- 1986 — David Rootes and Sterling Aldridge
- 1985 — Ray Adie and Tony Escott
- 1984 — Alan Etchells (“Dad”)
- 1983 — Al Smith
- 1982 — Doug Allan and Geoff Renner
- 1981 — Jack Scotcher
- 1980 — David Fletcher
- 1979 — Kenn Back
- 1978 — Terry Pye
- 1977 — Steve Wormald
- 1976 — Alan MacManus
- 1975 — Eleanor Honnywill and Edward Clapp
- 1974 — David Rowley
- 1973 — Sir Vivian Fuchs