2008 Awards

Scottish Geographical Medal Professor Nigel Thrift, Vice-Chancellor, University of Warwick
For his ground-breaking and distinguished contribution to research in human geography


University Medal University of Aberdeen : Hannah Milne
University of Dundee : Caroline Clason
University of Edinburgh : Jamie Munro
University of Glasgow : Gail Wilson
University of St. Andrews : Sophie Cranston
University of Stirling : Lynnette Haddock
University of Strathclyde : Christina Lindsay


Livingstone Medal Michael Palin,
In recognition of his outstanding contribution through public outreach, particularly television, to a greater understanding of the world and its peoples


Mungo Park Medal No Award

Centenary Medal Professor Charles Withers, University of Edinburgh
For his outstanding and sustained contribution to historical geography, the history of cartography, and to the history of geographical knowledge


President's Medal Dr John Rowan, University of Dundee
For his distinguished contribution to geography and hydrology as a researcher in mid-career


Joy Tivy Education Medal James R Carson,
In recognition of his tireless work on behalf of geographical education in Scotland over many years


XYZ Award Michael Bell, City of Edinburgh Council
For his valuable contribution in the field of Geographical Information Systems


Newbigin Award No Award

Bartholomew Globe Professor Gordon Petrie, formerly University of Glasgow
In recognition of his distinguished contribution to photogrammetry, remote sensing and mapping over many years


Honorary Fellowships Professor Paul Ignatieff,
Founding Chairman of the RSGS Dumfries Centre

Val Vannet,
Head of Geography at Dundee High School