The Barringer Medal

The Barringer Medal is of bronze and was created in 1954. The original letter from Mrs. Barringer stated, "Unlike the Edward L. Keyes Medal, which is awarded to a member who has achieved fame and distinguished accomplishments, we desire out medal to go to a younger person who is doing outstanding work but has not yet "arrived" and who will be encouraged and stimulated by this award." There was a special admonition not to let the award to "lie fallow." Work on cancer was considered especially deserving. Twenty medals were case and placed in storage for subsequent utilization.

Recipients of the Barringer Award have been:

• 1955 – Charles Huggins
• 1957 – George H. Cahill
• 1962 – Hugh J. Jewett
• 1966 – Reed M. Nesbit
• 1968 – Rubin H. Flocks
• 1970 – Victor F. Marshall
• 1971 – William F. Leadbetter
• 1972 – Wyland F. Leadbetter
• 1973 – Harry M. Spence
• 1975 – J. Hartwell Harrison
• 1976 – Willet F. Whitmore, Jr.
• 1978 – Willard E. Goodwin
• 1980 – John T. Grayhack
• 1981 – William H. Boyce
• 1983 – Clarence V. Hodges
• 1984 – Frank Hinman, Jr.
• 1986 – Joseph J. Kaufman
• 1988 – John P. Donohue
• 1991 – Donald G. Skinner
• 1993 – E. Darracott Vaughn
• 1995 – Patrick C. Walsh
• 1997 – William R. Fair
• 1999 – William J. Catalona
• 2000 – Jean B. deKernion
• 2002 – Ralph Clayman
• 2003 – John McConnell
• 2005 - W. Marston Linehan
• 2007- Andrew C. Novick