Here we list all past awards winners of professional awards from the AASP-The Palynological Society.
AASP-The Palynological Society was established in 1967 by a group of 31 founding members to promote the science of palynology. The Palynological Society continues to recognize the contributions of these founding members and the service of dedicated members and friends of the society throughout the years.
Congratulations to the 14th & 15th awardee of the AASP-TPS Medal of Scientific Excellence: Rob Fensome and James B. Riding!
Congratulations to our latest awardees Rob Fensome and James B. Riding!
In 2024 they became the 14th and 15th laureates of the Medal for Scientific Excellence for their lifetime achievements on dinoflagellate cyst stratigraphy and taxonomy. They made a large contribution to what palynology is today. We hope they are continuing their amazing work for many more years to come. Congratulations!
The following list recognizes prior award winners since 1975 till today:
2. Dr. Thomas D. Demchuk (awarded 2014)
1. Dr. Robert T. Clarke (awarded 1994)
7. Professor Francisca Oboh-Ikuenobe (awarded 2023)
6. Professor Sophie Warny (awarded 2021)
5. Professor Geoffrey Clayton (awarded 2016)
4. Professor Vaughn M. Bryant (awarded 2013)
3. Professor Bill Evitt (awarded 2006)
2. Professor Alfred Traverse (awarded 2001)
1. Professor Aureal T. Cross (awarded 1999)
21. Professor Dr. Jen O’Keefe (awarded 2023)
20. Professor Martin B. Farley (awarded 2019)
19. Dr. James B. Riding (awarded 2016)
18. Professor Fredrick Rich (awarded 2016)
17. Professor Reed Wicander (awarded 2014)
16. Dr. Thomas Demchuk (awarded 2009)
15. Professor Owen K. Davis (awarded 2005)
14. Dr. David K. Goodman (awarded 2005)
13. Dr. David T. Pocknall (awarded 2005)
12. Dr. Donald W. Engelhardt (awarded 2000)
11. Professor Vaughn M. Bryant (awarded 1999)
10. Professor John H. Wrenn (awarded 1998)
9. Dr. D. Colin McGregor (awarded 1995)
8. Dr. Jan Jansonius (awarded 1995)
7. Dr. Gordon D. Wood (awarded 1993)
6. Dr. Kenneth M. Piel (awarded 1990)
5. Dr. John A. Clendening (awarded 1987)
4. Dr. Richard W. Hedlund (awarded 1982)
3. Dr. Jack D. Burgess (awarded 1982)
2. Dr. Norman J. Norton (awarded 1978)
1. Dr. Robert T. Clarke (awarded 1978)
15. Dr James B. Riding (awarded 2024 in Montpellier)
14. Dr Rob Fensome (awarded 2024 in Montpellier)
13. Professor David Batten (awarded 2018 in Calgary)
12. Professor Vaughn M. Bryant (awarded 2016)
11. Professor Estella B. Leopold (awarded 2013)
10. Dr. Satish K. Srivastava (awarded 2006)
9. Dr. Robin Helby (awarded 2005)
8. Dr. David Wall (awarded 2004)
7. Professor Barrie Dale (awarded 2004)
6. Professor Svein B. Manum (awarded 2002)
5. Dr. Hans Gocht (awarded 1996)
4. Dr. Graham Lee Williams (awarded 1996)
3. Dr. Lewis E. Stover (awarded 1988)
2. Professor William G. Chaloner (awarded 1984)
1. Professor William R. Evitt (awarded 1982)
17. Professor George F. Hart (awarded 2020)
16. Professor Norman Norton (awarded 2016)
15. Mr. Paul W. Nygreen (awarded 2013)
14. Dr. John E. Williams (awarded 2013)
13. Professor Bernard Owens (awarded 2011)
12. Professor Alfred Traverse (awarded 2005)
11. Professor Vaughn Bryant (awarded 2005)
10. Dr. Robert T. Clarke (awarded 2002)
9. Professor Aureal T. Cross (elected 1991)
8. Dr. Tamara F. Vozzhennikova (elected 1990)
7. Professor Lucy M. Cranwell (elected 1989)
6. Professor William R. Evitt (elected 1989)
5. Professor Charles Downie (elected 1982)
4. Professor Knut Faegri (elected 1977)
3. Professor Leonard R. Wilson (elected 1975)
2. Dr. William S. Hoffmeister (elected 1975)
1. Professor Dr. Alfred Eisenack (elected 1975)
