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Medals and Awards

This page contains information about the medals and awards which BAUS makes on an annual basis.

The USANZ Conference Visitor deadline has been extended to 12 noon on 23 November 2023, see bottom of page for details


Nomination Process

Nominations from BAUS members for all Medals and Awards have now closed. Use the click button below to access a nomination form which can be used for any of the awards shown below:

  • BAUS Medals and Awards - nominations for medals & awards are expected to come from a third party: they cannot be applied for by self-nomination.

  • USANZ Conference Visitor Award - self-nomination is the accepted norm for the USANZ Conference Visitor Award (see bottom of this page). 

Please direct any queries to Hannah Doyle

Review Process

The nominations for the St Peter's Medal, St Paul's Medal, BAUS Gold Medal, Karl Storz Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope Award, John Anderson Award, BAUS Certificate of Distinction and the USANZ Conference Visitor Award are considered by the Medals and Awards Committee which includes: BAUS Trustees, Council Members and previous medal winners. No member of the committee is eligible for an award.

Where members have nominated someone for an award, or they work closely with someone, they will not be involved in the discussion for that award.

The Medals and Awards Committee 2024 consisted of the following members:

  • Jo Cresswell - BAUS President, BAUS Trustee, North East Region
  • Ian Pearce - BAUS Vice President, BAUS Trustee & Trustee Rep on Andrology, North West Region
  • Lynne Kerr - BAUS Regional Council Member for Scotland West
  • Brian Duggan - BAUS Regional Council Member for Northern Ireland
  • Sarika Nalagatla - Chair, BAUS Section of Trainees, BSoT, Scotland West Region (Present for St Paul's, St Peter's and Gold Medal discussions)
  • Khaled Hosny - Chair of the SAS@BAUS Group, North West Region
  • Grant Stewart - Previous Karl Storz Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope Award Winner, East of England Region
  • James N'Dow - Previous St Peter’s Medal Winner, Scotland East Region
  • Marcus Cumberbatch - Invited Committee Member, Yorkshire & Humber Region

St Peter's Medal

St Peter's medal

In 1948, Mr Bernard Ward kindly presented the Association with the die of a medal to be known as the St Peter’s Medal (pictured left).

It is awarded to any subject of the British Isles who has made a notable contribution to the advancement of urology.

The award is presented at the BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting in June each year.

The closing date for 2024 nominations was 12:00hr on 5 October 2023
Click here (or on the right-hand menu) for a full listing of previous winners of this medal


St Paul's Medal

Richard Turner-Warwick

In 1989, Mr Richard Turner-Warwick (pictured) kindly presented the Association with the die of a medal to be known as the St Paul’s Medal.

It is awarded to distinguished colleagues from overseas whose contributions to the Association in particular and to UK urology in general BAUS Council particularly wishes to appreciate and honour.

The medal is presented at the BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting in June each year.

The closing date for 2024 nominations was 12:00hr on 5 October 2023
Click here (or on the right-hand menu)
for a full listing of previous winners of this medal


BAUS Gold Medal

BAUS gold medalIn 2008, Professor Tony Mundy (then President of BAUS) and BAUS Council agreed to institute a Gold Medal (pictured) to complement the St Peter’s Medal. The Gold Medal is awarded to an individual (who may or may not be a clinician) who has contributed to the development and advancement of British urology as a corporate entity. This is distinct from the award of the St Peter’s Medal which is given for a notable contribution to the science and practice of urological surgery.

The medal is presented at the BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting in June each year.

The closing date for 2024 nominations was 12:00hr on 5 October 2023
Click here (or on the right-hand menu) for a full listing of previous winners of this medal


Karl Storz Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope Award

Storz endoscopeIn 2000 Karl Storz Endoscopy (UK) Ltd generously offered to sponsor the annual award of the Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope.

The award is given to urologists who have made a significant and lasting contribution to urology.

They must be UK Members of The British Association of Urological Surgeons and within ten years of their first consultant appointment at the nomination closing date.

The purpose of the award is to recognise excellence in young urologists.

The Award is presented by the President at the BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting in June each year.

The closing date for 2024 nominations was 12:00hr on 5 October 2023
Click here (or on the right-hand menu) for a full listing of previous winners of this award


John Anderson Award

John Anderson was an inspirational man.  This award was instigated by John’s family and seeks to recognize an individual who has contributed to urology in an outstanding or inspirational way. 

Nominations should be for a BAUS Member in good standing and can be for an outstanding Trainee, Consultant or Associate Urological Specialist (AUS). Exemplary achievement needs to be demonstrated by inspirational activity in teaching, training, service development, service delivery or personal endeavour. 

Nominations should be in the form of a citation of up to 500 words, clearly stating how, and how widely, the nominee has inspired others in the urological community.


Given the criteria above, an award may not necessarily be made every year. The Award is presented by the President at the BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting in June each year.

The closing date for 2024 nominations was 12:00hr on 5 October 2023
Click here (or on the right-hand menu) for a full listing of previous winners of this award


BAUS Certificate of Distinction

In 2000 BAUS Council decided to create an award to recognise individuals who have had a long and significant relationship with the Association, its Annual Meeting and, most importantly, its annual exhibition. 

Individuals honoured with this award will have shown a continuing interest and awareness of the Association & its educational activities, and will be held in high regard by the membership of BAUS. We are not only interested in individuals from “head office” but also welcome local nominees.

The Certificate is awarded by Council on the recommendation of a Medals and Awards Committee, the membership of which includes the President, Vice President, Honorary Secretary and three elected members of Council.

The Certificate is presented by the President at the BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting in June each year.

The closing date for 2024 nominations was 12:00hr on 5 October 2023
Click here (or on the right-hand menu) for a full listing of previous winners of the Certificate of Distinction


USANZ Conference Visitor Award

USANZ 2024 will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre 24 – 27 February 2024.


Applications for the award are invited from UK Members of BAUS who are planning to be in Australia at the time of the meeting, either working or travelling.

The successful applicant with receive complimentary registration for the meeting, which will include attendance at the welcome reception and gala dinner. Travel expenses are not included.

Please note that if you have previously received the award, you are not eligible to apply again.

The closing date for 2024 nominations is 12:00 noon on 23 November 2023

Please apply via email to Hannah Doyle with 100 word on why you should receive this award.