The Gonin Medal is an international award given to one ophthalmologist every four years by the International Council of Ophthalmology. The award is named in honor of Swiss ophthalmologist Jules Gonin. It has been said to represent "the highest achievement in ophthalmology."
Recipients Source: Retina Research Foundation
2022 Stanley Chang 2018: Jean-Jacques De Laey 2014: Alice McPherson 2010: Alan C. Bird 2006: Alfred Sommer 2002: Gottfried Naumann 1998: Robert Machemer 1994: Harold L. Ridley 1990: Barrie R. Jones 1986: Akira Nakajima 1982: Alfred Edward Maumenee 1978: Norman Henry Ashton 1974: David G. Cogan 1970: Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath 1966: Jules François 1962: Hans Goldmann 1958: Alan Woods 1954: Stewart Duke-Elder 1950: Hermenegildo Arruga 1945: Paul Bailliart 1941: Alfred Vogt
See also List of medicine awards Garland W. Clay Award: an ophthalmology award given by the American Academy of Optometry
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