Fleming Medal
Environmental science award for protection of the New Zealand environment.
Award details:
Discipline: Environmental science
Award offered: Every three years
Eligibility: for researchers based in New Zealand
Prize: Medal, $2000 cash prize and may be invited to take part in a public programme of the Society.
For distinction in the protection, maintenance, management, improvement or understanding of the New Zealand environment.
Charles Alexander Fleming KBE FRS FRSNZ (1916 – 1987) was a geologist, ornithologist, avian palaeontologist and environmentalist. From a young age, he was involved in collection expeditions throughout New Zealand. He formed part of the team of scientists investigating the country’s ocean floors, currents and life in deep ocean. He investigated New Zealand’s cicadas and diverse birdlife throughout his career. His love of nature and the environment led him to conservation, and he became involved in the Save Manapouri Campaign, a spokesperson for Native Forest Action Council and the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand.
Current status
The 2025 round is now closed. Nominations for 2028 will open in January 2028.
If you have any queries about making a nomination for this award please email: academy@royalsociety.org.nz