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The time has come to nominate worthy explorers for our annual awards. We hope you’ll actively participate in the nomination process of honoring those who are supporting the Club’s mission through their exceptional contributions in the fields of exploration and scientific research.
> CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION
The Flag and Honors Committee invites you to submit nominations for the following categories:
EXPLORERS CLUB MEDAL
The Explorers Club Medal is awarded annually to a member or non-member for extraordinary contributions in the fields of exploration, scientific research, or to the welfare of humanity.
Previous recipients have included Lowell Thomas, PEX ‘28; Kathryn D. Sullivan, HON ‘81; Don Walsh, MED ‘61; James Cameron, MED ‘03; Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ph.D. MED ’12; Capt. Jim Lovell, MED ’66; Victor L. Vescovo, CDR USN (Ret.), MED ’18; and Dereck and Beverly Joubert, MED ’22.
SWEENEY MEDAL
The Edward C. Sweeney Medal is awarded annually to a Club member in recognition of distinguished service, scientific work and exploration. The nominee must have exhibited by word and action a profound interest in the welfare and principles of The Explorers Club. The candidate must have been a Club member in good standing for a minimum of five years.
Previous recipients have included Max Gallimore, MED ’82; Harry D. Brooks, MED ‘93; Julianne Chase, Ph.D., MED ’97; Bruce Blanchard, MED ’78; Constance Difede, MED ’01; Lee Langan, MED ’99; David A. Dolan, FN ’03; Milbry C. Polk, FR ’95; George W. Gowen Esq., MR ’96; Robert J. Atwater, LF ’05; and Marcelo A. Méndez, FR ’92.
CITATION OF MERIT
The Citation of Merit is awarded annually “in recognition of an outstanding feat of exploration or services rendered to the Club.”
Previous recipients include The 1963 American Mount Everest Team; Gilbert M. Grosvenor; The Apollo F-1 Engine Search and Recovery Team; Mandip Singh Soin, FI ’92; C. William Steele, FE ’79; George Basch, MN ’10; Edith A. Widder Ph.D., FN ’99; Michael E. Barth, MI ‘12 & Roy Chapman Andrews Centennial Expedition Team; Rob McCallum, MN ’09 & The Five Deeps Expedition Team; Steve Elkins, FN ’16; Dr. Nina Lanza, FN ’20, Dr. Olivier Gasnault, and the Curiosity Mars Rover ChemCam Engineering Team.
BUZZ ALDRIN AWARD
The Buzz Aldrin Space Exploration Award is awarded quadrennially to an individual noted for accomplishments in exploration of outer space that best typify the spirit of explorer Buzz Aldrin.
Previous recipients include: F. Story Musgrave FN’94, Maj. Gen. Valentina Tereshkova, Steve W. Squyres FN’87, Maria T. Zuber FN’14, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, and Jeff Bezos MN’14.
NEW EXPLORER AWARD
The New Explorer Award is granted to inspiring young explorers, in the fields of physical, biological, and natural sciences, engineering, and resource conservation, whose work of exploration serves to broaden knowledge of all.
Previous recipients include: Sophie Hollingsworth FI’14, Gino Caspari LF’15 & Trevor Wallace MN’13, Ian Mangiardi MR’12, Shahriar Caesar Rahman, and Dominique Gonçalves FI’21.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION
The Explorers Club Awards are intended to celebrate excellence and, except for the Sweeney Medal, are not solely limited to Explorers Club members.
> CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION
You will be required to provide:
Note: Please do not include more than two web links to supporting materials (e.g. video, photos, personal websites, etc.)
The deadline for nominations is October 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST.
