- April 2, 2026The Alan Hodgkinson Medal honors gemologists whose generosity, volunteer service, and shared knowledge strengthen the global gemological community. Inspired by…
- April 2, 2026AGA accepts nominations for the Medal throughout the year, but the deadline for each year’s nominations is May 19th. All…
- April 2, 2026No. AGA membership is not required to submit a nomination for the Hodgkinson Medal.
- April 2, 2026No, the Medal recipient is not required to be an AGA member.
- April 2, 2026Yes, the Hodgkinson Medal recipient is selected by a majority vote of AGA Members.
- April 2, 2026It is awarded to gemologists who volunteer without expectation, mentor without reservation, and contribute in ways that strengthen the gemology…
- April 2, 2026The public announcement is made on July 1st. The award is formally presented at the Gala Dinner-Dance following the AGA…
- April 2, 2026A demonstrated commitment to volunteerism, and a consistent willingness to freely share knowledge, experience, and practical insight with other gemologists.
- April 2, 2026AGA presents a specially designed medal, and the Hodgkinson family gifts a copy of Alan’s masterpiece, Gem Testing Techniques.
- March 25, 2025The exact cost of the sets has not yet been determined. The goal is to provide an essential gemological tool…