The Gold Medal is awarded at the discretion of the Board of Trustees for exceptional achievement in the field of town and country planning taking into account the National/International prominence. The Gold Medal is open to the national and/or international Chartered members of the institute.

Previous Gold Medal winners

2025 - Professor Cecilia Wong

2019 - Paul Barnard

2017 - Sir Terry Farrell

2016 - Professor Michael Batty

2013 - Alison Nimmo

2006 - Professor Patsy Healy

2003 - Sir Peter Hall

1983 - Sir Desmond Heap

1978 - Sir Frederick Gibberd

1974 - Sir Robert Grieve

1971 - Lord Lewis Silkin

1967 - Sir Colin Buchanan

1963 - Sir Frederic Osborn

1961- Sir William Holford

1957 - Lewis Mumford

1955 - Sir Patrick Abercrombie

1953 - Sir George Pepler

If you know someone who you feel should be considered for a Gold Medal Award. Please complete the nomination form, ensuring your application meets the criteria. If you require any further information please contact the Governance team by email: governance@rtpi.org.uk