List of AIGA medalists

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Since 1920,[1] the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) has awarded medals "to individuals in recognition of their exceptional achievements, services or other contributions to the field of graphic design and visual communication."[2] Below is a list of AIGA medalists.

American Institute of Graphic Arts medal
The physical medal was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser in 1920.[a]
Awarded forExceptional achievements, services or other contributions to the field of graphic design and visual communication
Presented byAmerican Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
First award1920; 106 years ago (1920)
Websitewww.aiga.org

Nine medals were awarded in the 1920s, seven in the 1930s, eight in the 1940s, twelve in the 1950s, ten in the 1960s, 13 in the 1970s, 13 in the 1980s, and 33 in the 1990s. Since 2000, a larger number of medals have awarded; 45 were awarded from 2000 to 2009.

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2000s

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1990s

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1980s

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1970s

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1960s

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1950s

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1940s

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1930s

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1920s

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See also

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Notes

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  1. Fraser was not, himself, the recipient of an AIGA medal.

References

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  1. Greenberg, Ilana (2022-06-16). "AIGA Medals: Oberman, Blauvelt, Sandhaus". Graphic Design USA. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  2. "Home | AIGA".
  3. "Press Releases | AIGA Honors 2025 Award Recipients for Vision, Leadership, and Cultural Impact in Design | AIGA". www.aiga.org. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  4. "AIGA Medal | AIGA". www.aiga.org. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  5. "Press Releases | Meet AIGA's Awards Recipients, representing the vibrant spectrum of design excellence | AIGA". www.aiga.org. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  6. Keith, Kelsey (March 25, 2019). "2019 AIGA Medalist Alexander Girard". American Institute of Graphic Arts. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
  7. Siddall, Liv (March 25, 2019). "2019 AIGA Medalist Geoff McFetridge". American Institute of Graphic Arts. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
  8. Heller, Steven (March 25, 2019). "2019 AIGA Medalist Debbie Millman". American Institute of Graphic Arts. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
  9. Twemlow, Alice. "Steff Geissbuhler". AIGA. Archived from the original on 28 September 2017.