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The Public Promotion of Engineering Medal

(antiqued silver)

New in 2002, the Public Promotion of Engineering Medal is awarded to an individual, small team or organisation who has contributed to the Academy's aims and work through their initiative in promoting engineering to the public.

The Medal may be directed towards a specific theme or area for recognition as determined by the Academy’s Awards Committee.

Recipients

2007

Dr Johnny Ball with his medal

Dr Johnny Ball
The Royal Academy of Engineering has awarded its 2007 Public Promotion of Engineering Medal to Dr Johnny Ball in recognition of the astonishing impact of his long history of involvement with the promotion of science, technology and engineering to young people, teachers and the general public.

2006

Professor John Burland CBE FREng FRS with his medal

Professor John Burland CBE FREng FRS
The Royal Academy of Engineering is to award its 2006 Public Promotion of Engineering Medal to the man who helped stop the famous leaning Tower of Pisa crashing to the ground, Professor John Burland CBE FREng FRS.

[2006 News Release]

2005

Dr Lindsay Sharp with his medalDr Lindsay Sharp
Director of the National Museum of Science and Industry
 
The Royal Academy of Engineering is to award its 2005 Public Promotion of Engineering Medal to the man behind the Science Museum, Dr Lindsay Sharp.

[2005 News Release]

2004

Kate Bellingham with her medal

TV and Radio Presenter Kate Bellingham

The Royal Academy of Engineering is to award its Public Promotion of Engineering Medal to TV and radio presenter Kate Bellingham on Thursday, 10 June at the Academy Awards Dinner at Drapers’ Hall in London.

[2004 News Release]

2003

Ed Bazalgette and Simon Winchcombe with their medals

BBC Producer/Director Ed Bazalgette and Assistant Producer Simon Winchcombe

'for their work on the Brunel film for the 'Great Britons' series and their general involvement with TV programmes covering engineering.

[2003 News Release]

2002

Adam Hart-Davis with his medal

Dr Adam Hart-Davis
Author and TV presenter


‘who makes great use of models and experiments to convey ideas and makes a point of showing how human ingenuity has impacted on our lives’.

[2002 News Release]

 

Picture of the Public Promotion of Engineering Medal

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