The Fuchs Medal is a medal awarded by The
British Antarctic Survey for "''Outstanding devotion to the British Antarctic Survey's interests, beyond the call of normal duty, by men or women who are or were members of the Survey, or closely connected with its work.''"
Creation
The award was created in 1973 and is named after the polar explorer Sir
Vivian Fuchs
Sir Vivian Ernest Fuchs ( ; 11 February 1908 – 11 November 1999) was an English scientist-explorer and expedition organizer. He led the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition which reached the South Pole overland in 1958.
Biography
Fuchs ...
, who was the director of BAS from 1958 to 1973.
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Recipients
Source: British Antarctic Survey Club
See also
* List of geography awards
This list of geography awards is an index to articles about notable awards for geography, the field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth and planets. The list is organized by the region an ...
References
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External links
Halley Bay 25th Anniversary Reunion - 1981
Obituary: Ray Adie
- Scientist and explorer who dedicated his life to Antarctica
Geography awards
Geography of Antarctica
Awards established in 1973