Medals and Awards

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

BAUS members can nominate an individual for any of the awards, provided nominations are open (notified via the notification on the homepage).   

Nomination Process

Nominations for the 2022 Medals & Awards are being accepted until 12:00hr (BST) on 20 September 2021. All nominations should be emailed to the BAUS Office, from whom further information can also be obtained, using the email link under each heading (below).

Review Process

The nominations for the St Peter's Medal, St Paul's Medal, BAUS Gold Medal, Karl Storz Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope Award, BAUS Certificate of Distinction and the USANZ Conference Visitor Award are considered by the Medals and Awards Committee which is made up of BAUS Trustees, Council Members and previous medal winners. 

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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 or Commonwealth 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.

Nominations for the 2022 St Peter's Medal are now closed

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St Paul's Medal

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

Nominations for the 2022 St Paul's Medal are now closed

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BAUS Gold Medal

In 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 medals are awarded by Council on the recommendation of a Medals and Awards Committee, the membership of which includes the current President, Vice-President and Honorary Secretary. Up to four previous medallists attend and no Committee member is eligible for an award.

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

Nominations for the 2022 BAUS Gold Medal are now closed

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Karl Storz Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope Award

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

The Award is made 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.

Nominations for the 2022 Karl Storz Harold `Hopkins Golden Telescope Award are now closed

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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.

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Given the criteria above, an award may not necessarily be made every year. The awards panel will include John's widow, Sarah (or her nominated representative). The Award is presented by the President at the BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting in June each year.

Nominations for the 2022 John Anderson Award are now closed

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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.

Nominations for the 2022 BAUS Certificate of Distinction are now closed