Acharius Medal

The Acharius Medal is awarded for lifetime achievement in lichenology. The first Acharius Medal was made by the Royal Swedish Mint for the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1846, although the medal's original purpose has not been recorded. In its 1990 meeting at Regensburg, the International Association for Lichenology (IAL) resolved that it would simultaneously honor professional achievement, and commemorate Erik Acharius (recognized as the "Father of Lichenology"), by presenting a medal in his name.

Acharius Medal

The Acharius Medal is awarded for lifetime achievement in lichenology. The first Acharius Medal was made by the Royal Swedish Mint for the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1846, although the medal's original purpose has not been recorded. In its 1990 meeting at Regensburg, the International Association for Lichenology (IAL) resolved that it would simultaneously honor professional achievement, and commemorate Erik Acharius (recognized as the "Father of Lichenology"), by presenting a medal in his name.