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Thanks for posting this news about Sarah Tyacke,
Tony. This new medal is such a well deserved
honor!
Kirsten A. Seaver (p.t. in London)
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BRITISH ACADEMY UNVEILS PRESIDENTS MEDAL
'Lord of the Rings cartographer and language
made visible artist, Stephen Raw, has designed
a new medal for the British Academy.
The British Academy Presidents Medal, unveiled
for the first time at a special awards ceremony
in London tonight, is awarded for signal
service to the cause of the humanities and
social sciences. The first three recipients of
this prestigious award are Dr Sarah Tyacke
(formerly CEO of the National Archives),
language learning advocate Professor Michael
Worton and political journalist Peter Riddell.
The Presidents Medal has taken four months to
design and create, with the final drawings from
Stephen Raw crafted into a 75mm bronzed metal
medal produced by Spink Special Commissions
Department. Up to five Presidents Medals may
be be awarded annually ....'
<http://www.britac.ac.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/418>http://www.britac.ac.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/418
Tony Campbell
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