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O.M. 743 (10/9/69)
Exhibit C

Distinguished Honors and Awards of the Smithsonian Institution

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Name of Award | The Smithson Medal | The Henry Medal | The Hodgkins Medal and Prize | The Langley Medal

Nature of Award | The Smithsonian Institution's highest award consisting of a Gold Medal and honorarium (when appropriate). | The Board of Regents gold medal award and honorarium (when appropriate). | Gold Medal and cash prize. | Gold medal

Eligibility | Universal eligibility | Universal eligibility | Universal eligibility | Universal eligibility 

Basis of Award | Established in 1965 in honor of James Smithson, founder of the Smithsonian Institution.  Given in recognition of exceptional contributions to art, science, history, education, and technology.  The Smithson Medal is reserved for the most outstanding achievements. | Originally presented in 1897, the Henry Medal is reserved for presentation to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service, achievements or contributions to the prestige and growth of the Smithsonian Institution. | Established in 1893 in memory of Thomas George Hodgkins who willed his fortune to the Smithsonian Institution and designated that a portion of the income from the fund named after him be used to promote atmospheric research.  In 1965 the terms of the award were restated as follows: "The Hodgkins Medal of the Smithsonian Institution is awarded annually or biennially for important contributions to knowledge of the physical environmental bearing upon the welfare of man." | Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, a Regent of the Smithsonian Institution, submitted a letter to Secretary Charles D. Walcott, dated December 5, 1908, recommending that the Smithsonian Institution give a Langley Medal to encourage aviation.  On December 15, 1908, the Board of Regents formally established the Langley Medial and the first medals were awarded in 1909 to Wilbur and Orville Wright.

Method of Nomination | From time to time, the Secretary will invite a committee of distinguished scholars to review exceptional contributions made by individuals or organizations to those programs which are the basic concern of the Smithsonian Institution. | Upon recommendation to the Secretary by a senior staff member or upon the initiative of a member of the Board of Regents. | An [[underline]] ad hoc [[/underline]] panel is appointed by the Secretary to conduct a review of recent accomplishments within some designated area of environmental studies. | Any person may submit a memorandum of recommendation setting forth in detail the basis for the nomination.  The Secretary of the Smithsonian and the Director of the National Air and Space Museum shall review the recommendation to determine its merit.  Where merited, the Secretary forwards the recommendation to the Board of Regents for their consideration.

Purpose, frequency, by whom granted | Both the memory and grand design of the illustrious founder of the establishment are served through the use of this highest honor of the Smithsonian Institution.  Presented from time to time and approved jointly by the Secretary and the Board of Regents. | To recognize distinguished achievement, service or contributions made by individuals to the growth and prestige of the Smithsonian Institution.  Approval by vote of the Board of Regents. | To promote and to recognize noteworthy contributions to environmental studies from scientific and social points of vantage.  Awarded annually or biennially by the Secretary who may arrange for a lecture at the time of the presentation of the award at Washington, D.C. | The medal is awarded for specially meritorious investigations in connection with the sciences of aeronautics and astronautics.  Granted by the Board of Regents from time to time.

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