title: Lapworth Medal
text: # Lapworth Medal
  
  The Lapworth Medal is the highest award of the Palaeontological Association, given to those who have made a significant contribution to the science by means of a substantial body of research.
  
  ## Recipients
  
  Source: Palaeontological Association
  
  * 2022 - Prof. Moya Meredith Smith
  * 2021 - Dr Angela C. Milner
  * 2020 - Prof. Andrew B. Smith FRS
  * 2019 - Prof. Derek E.G. Briggs, FRS
  * 2018 - Prof. Derek J. Siveter
  * 2017 - Prof. Stefan Bengtson
  * 2016 - Dr Adrian William Amsler Rushton
  * 2015 - Prof. Jennifer Clack FRS
  * 2014 - Prof. Richard A. Fortey, FRS
  * 2013 - Prof. Dianne Edwards, FRS
  * 2012 - Prof. Euan Clarkson
  * 2011 - Prof. Richard Aldridge
  * 2010 - Dr Robin Cocks
  * 2009 - Prof. Bruce Runnegar
  * 2008 - Prof. Charles Holland
  * 2007 - Prof. Tony Hallam
  * 2006 - Prof. Dolf Seilacher
  * 2005 - Prof. William Chaloner FRS
  * 2004 - Prof. James Valentine
  * 2002 - Prof. Sir Alwyn Williams FRS
  * 2000 - Prof. Harry B. Whittington FRS
  