Bruce Medal

The Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal, commonly known as the Bruce Medal, is an annual award presented by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific in recognition of lifetime contributions to astronomy. The award was established in 1898 through a bequest from American philanthropist and astronomy patron Catherine Wolfe Bruce.

The Bruce Medal is widely regarded as a major lifetime-achievement award in astronomy. Astronomy magazine has described it as "one of the most prestigious awards in the field." The NASA Webb Telescope Team called it the "highest award given annually to a professional astronomer in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding achievement and contributions to astrophysics research."

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