John Hobbs Medal
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The John Hobbs Medal may be awarded annually by the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
for "outstanding contributions to ornithology
as an amateur
scientist". It commemorates John Hobbs (1920-1990) and was first awarded in 1995. Recipients of the medal
are:
Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
The Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union, also known as Birds Australia, was founded in 1901 to promote the study and conservation of the native bird species of Australia and adjacent regions. This makes it Australia's oldest national birding association. It is also Australia's largest...
for "outstanding contributions to ornithology
Ornithology
Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds...
as an amateur
Amateur
An amateur is generally considered a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science, without pay and often without formal training....
scientist". It commemorates John Hobbs (1920-1990) and was first awarded in 1995. Recipients of the medal
Medal
A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...
are:
- 1995 - Selwyn George (Bill) LaneSelwyn George (Bill) LaneSelwyn George Lane E.D. R.L. was an Australian amateur ornithologist who worked for the Sydney County Council for most of life until he retired in 1983. He joined the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union in 1947, was a State Representative for NSW on that body 1964-1967, and a Vice President...
- 1996 - Durno MurrayMitchell Durno MurrayMitchell Durno Murray was an Australian veterinary scientist, and an ornithologist with a particular interest in seabirds. He was born and educated in England before moving to New Zealand and then Australia. He was the first regional organiser for New South Wales of the Australian Bird Banding...
- 1997 - Stephen MarchantStephen MarchantStephen Marchant AM was born in Shropshire, studied geology at Caius College, Cambridge, and worked in the oil exploration business in many countries, using the opportunities arising from his postings to study birdlife around the world. He wrote classic papers on the birds of the Red Sea,...
- 1998 - Alan LeishmanAlan LeishmanAlan Leishman is an Australian garden administrator and amateur ornithologist. He works for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. He is a bird-bander and has had a long association with the Australian Bird Study Association, serving as foundation editor of its journal Corella 1977–1983, and...
- 1999 - John CourtneyJohn Edgar CourtneyJohn Edgar Courtney is an Australian farmer and amateur ornithologist. He helped put together the first Field Guide to Australian Birdsong, produced by the Bird Observers Club of Australia. He joined the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union in 1959 and was the RAOU's New England regional...
- 2000 - Clive MintonClive Dudley Thomas MintonClive Dudley Thomas Minton, AM is a metallurgist, administrator, management consultant and amateur ornithologist. His interest in birds began in childhood. He attended Oundle School and went on to complete a PhD degree in Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge. Although involved in studies...
- 2001 - Pauline Reilly
- 2002 - (no award)
- 2003 - Brian CoatesBrian CoatesBrian Coates is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 202 games in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Indianapolis Racers, and Cincinnati Stingers.-External links:...
- 2004 - Graeme Chapman
- 2005 - Graham PizzeyGraham PizzeyGraham Martin Pizzey AM was a noted Australian author, photographer and ornithologist. He was born and grew up in Melbourne and was educated at Geelong Grammar School. After leaving school he worked in his family's leather business, while studying part-time and publishing articles and...
- 2006 - (no award)
- 2007 - (no award)
- 2008 - Kevin Alan Wood
- 2009 -
- 2010 - Andrew Ley