About Audubon     Take Action
Contact Us     Home

Audubon Medal

Celebrating Outstanding Conservation Achievement


Established in 1947, the Audubon Medal has been bestowed on a wide array of influential environmentalists in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of conservation and environmental protection.

This distinguished environmental honor recognizes either a single, extraordinary feat or a record of significant contributions.

Past recipients include Presidents (Jimmy Carter), Authors (Rachel Carson), Scientists (E.O. Wilson) and Philanthropists (The Rockefeller Family).



Medal winners include:

1979 - Thomas L. Kimball

1978 - Charles H. Callison

1977 - Russell W. Peterson

1976 - John B. Oakes

1975 - Maurice F. Strong

1974 - Tom McCall

1973 - Barbara Ward (Lady Jackson, D.B.E.)

1971 - Roger Tory Peterson



Click below for previous recipients

2000s 1960s
1990s 1950s
1980s 1940s
1970s