The Association
The Association awards the Plowden Medal annually to recognise the man or woman who has made the most significant recent contribution to the advancement of the conservation profession. Inaugurated in 1999 the award, a gold medal, is in memory of the late Hon Anna Plowden CBE, the leading conservator who was President-elect of the Association at the time of her death in 1997. The award is given at the Royal Warrant Holders annual luncheon.
In 2009 the award was made to Professor Nicholas Pickwoad in recognition of his unceasing dedication to the study and conservation of historic libraries and rare books.
Nominations are now invited for the 2010 Plowden Medal. A selection board, drawn from the conservation community, the Royal Collection and the Royal Warrant Holders Association will consider nominations in March 2010. If you should wish to apply, nomination papers (the Calling Notice 2010 and Application Form 2010) can be downloaded from the links below or obtained from, The Secretary, The Royal Warrant Holders Association, No.1 Buckingham Place, London SW1E 6HR. The final date for the receipt of nominations is Friday 12 February 2010.
Please find below Press Releases for the last 10 recipients of the Plowden Medal.
Royal Warrant Directory
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A Peerage for Trade
The book traces the history of the Royal Warrant from medieval times to the present day. This
fascinating story is generously illustrated with archive material, much never seen before.
