Overview
The Chesney Gold Medal – the Institute’s highest accolade, established more than a century ago – is jointly awarded to Lyse Doucet and Christina Lamb for their authoritative contributions to knowledge in the defence and international security fields, through their commitment to rigorous and high-quality journalism.
This event celebrates the achievements of two women who have devoted their working lives to raising public awareness of the human impact of conflict, in parallel but distinct ways.
The conversation will be moderated by Dr Karin von Hippel, Director-General, RUSI.
The award ceremony and panel discussion will be followed by a drinks reception from 18:30 to 19:30 BST.
Speaker biographies
Lyse Doucet CM OBE
Christina Lamb OBE
About the Chesney Gold Medal
Established in 1900, the Chesney Gold Medal is the highest award in the gift of the Council of the Royal United Services Institute. The purpose of the award is to mark a lifetime distinguished contribution to international defence and security, to the benefit of the UK and/or the Western alliance. Find out more here.
Joining Instructions
This is an in-person only event exclusively for members, taking place at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET. Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected].
