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 organisation's "most prestigious and highest award".[1]

Recipients
Year of award Image Recipient Notes Ref(s)
1965 Howard Florey [2]
1968
–
 Edgar P. Richardson [3]
1976 Elizabeth II [1]
1976
–
 Nancy Hanks [4]
1979 Pope John Paul II [5]
1986 Warren E. Burger [1]
1991 Julie Johnson Kidd [6]
1994 Robert McCormick Adams Jr. [1]
1999 Ira Michael Heyman [1]
2002 David Baker [7]
2015 G. Wayne Clough [8]
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References
  1. "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. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  7. "David N. Baker Jr., 84". Obituaries – March 31, 2016. Heraldtimesonline.com. March 31, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  8. "G. Wayne Clough". National Academy of Construction. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
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