The Association awards the Plowden Medal annually to recognise the individual who has made the most
significant recent contribution to the advancement of the conservation profession.
Plowden Medal
About
Inaugurated in 1999, the award commemorates the Hon. Anna Plowden CBE, a leading conservator and Grantee of Plowden & Smith, who was the President-elect of the Association at the time of her death in 1997.
Presented at an Association event, the Plowden Medal covers all aspects of conservation, be they practical, theoretical or managerial, and is open to both those working in private practice and those employed by institutions.
The winner of the Plowden Medal 2023 was Professor Sarah Brown, stained glass conservation pioneer.
Nominations for 2024 are now open for the 25th Plowden Medal Conservation Award and will close on Friday 17th May 2024.
A tuition event for completing the nomination form will be held on Wednesday 21st February and Wednesday 13th March @ 11am on Zoom.
To register or for any queries please email [email protected].
Submit a Nomination
The winner of the Plowden Medal 2023 was Professor Sarah Brown. Nominations for 2024 are now open and will be close on Friday 17th May 2024.
Nominations for the Medal can be from any area of conservation, whether practical, theoretical or managerial. It is open to individuals working in either private practice or with institutions. Reasons for nomination might include any project or other endeavour within the conservation of our cultural heritage, which has brought credit to the profession and/or the nominated candidate.
For any further information, please email [email protected].