International Medal

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International Medal
Awarded forExceptional contributions to engineering as a whole through practice, management or education.
Sponsored by Royal Academy of Engineering
Date1991
LocationLondon
Country Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
Website https://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-prizes/prizes/prizes-and-medals/individual-medals/international-medal

The International Medal is an award presented by the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK, to individuals who are non-UK citizens or residents. It is awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to engineering.

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Background

The medal is given annually to recognize individuals who have made sustained personal achievements in any field of engineering. Individuals are foreign nationals who are not citizens nor residents of the UK.

Winners

Source: RAE

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