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. Nominations are invited for 2012, for details please click here.
To download the application form for the Plowden Award please click here.
In 2011 the award was made to Kate Colleran in recognition of her singular contribution to paper conservation, her commitment to the education of conservation professionals and the establishment of the Institute of Conservation (ICON).
Please find below Press Releases for the last 13 recipients of the Plowden Medal.
Royal Warrant Directory
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A Peerage for Trade
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