The CIEEM Medal is the Chartered Institute’s highest accolade and is awarded annually in recognition of an outstanding single or life-long contribution to the field of ecology and environmental management.
2023
Dr Tony Juniper CBE
Past Medal Winners
2022
David Tyldesley FCIEEM FRTPI FRSA
2021
Professor Sir Ian Boyd DSC FRSB FRSE
2020
John Hopkins and Isabella Tree
2019
Professor Desmond B.A. Thompson FCIEEM FRSE
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to biodiversity conservation and upland ecology
2018
Professor Dame Georgina Mary Mace DBE FRS
In recognition of her outstanding, life-long contribution to biodiversity and ecosystem change and resilience.
2017
Professor Sir John Lawton CBE FRS
In recognition of his outstanding, highly influential and life-long contribution to ecology and environmental management
2016
Professor Roger Crofts CBE FCIEEM
Awarded in recognition of his outstanding, lifelong contribution to environmental conservation, governance and management
2015
Professor Penny Anderson CEcol CEnv FCIEEM(rtd)
Awarded for her Outstanding, Lifelong Contribution to Promoting High Standards of Professional Consultancy and Habitat Management
Professor David Goode CEnv FCIEEM
Awarded for his Outstanding, Lifelong Contribution to Promoting the Understanding and Practice of Urban Ecology and Nature Conservation
2014
Dr Keith Kirby FCIEEM
Awarded for his Outstanding, Lifelong Contribution to the Advancement of Ecology, Forestry and Woodland Management
2013
David Stubbs CEnv MCIEEM
Awarded for his Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Ecologically Sustainable Sports Facilities and Sports Event Management
2012
Lord Robert May of Oxford
Awarded for his outstanding commitment to biodiversity and the natural environment
2011
Mr Pavan Sukhdev
Awarded for his distinguished contribution to the economic valuation of the natural environment
2010
Professor Brian Moss
Awarded for his distinguished lifelong contribution to the theory and practice of limnology
2009
Professor John Rodwell
Awarded for his distinguished contribution to the advancement of vegetation science in Britain and Europe
2008
Professor Charles Gimingham
Awarded for his distinguished pioneering research and practice in heathland ecology
2007
Professor Tony Bradshaw
Awarded for his outstanding, lifelong contribution to the science and practice of ecological restoration
2006
Sir David Attenborough
Awarded for his outstanding, lifelong contribution to the public understanding and appreciation of ecology