The Hubbard Medal has been presented 35 times as of 2010, the most recent award going to Don Walsh.

Hubbard Medal (1927)

Today, its Hubbard Medal is given for distinction in exploration, discovery, and research.

The Hubbard Medal is awarded by the National Geographic Society for distinction in exploration, discovery, and research.

His work earned many honors, including the National Medal of Science, which he received in 2000, and the National Geographic Society's highest award, the Hubbard Medal.

On July 8, 1963, the team was awarded the Hubbard Medal by president John F. Kennedy for their achievement.

In 1909, Bartlett was awarded the Hubbard Medal by the National Geographic Society which is awarded for distinction in exploration, discovery, and research.

Unsoeld and the team reunited in July 1963 when they were presented with the National Geographic Society's highest honor, the Hubbard Medal, by John F. Kennedy.

They became national heroes and both men were presented with the Hubbard Medal of the National Geographic Society by General John J. Pershing.

On November 28, 2000, the National Geographic Society awarded the Hubbard Medal to Matthew A. Henson posthumously.