Croonian Medal

A medal awarded by the Royal Society for distinguished contributions to the biological sciences. Established in 1809 from a bequest by William Croone, it was initially associated with the Society’s Croonian lectureship but subsequently became a distinct award. Nineteenth- and twentieth-century recipients included Thomas Henry Huxley, Michael Foster, Archibald Hill, Andrew Huxley, and Bernard Katz. The medal continues to be awarded, recognising outstanding achievements in the biological sciences.