Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize
# Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize

The Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize was established in 2008 by the Institute of Physics of London for distinguished contributions to astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology. The medal is named after astronomer Fred Hoyle who formulated the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis. The medal is made of silver and accompanied by a prize and a certificate. The medal was awarded biennially from 2008 to 2016. It has been awarded annually since 2017.

## Recipients of the medal and prize

The following have won the award:

* 2022: Erminia Calabrese, for observational cosmology using the Cosmic Microwave Background
* 2019: Gilles Chabrier, for a variety of astrophysical domains
* 2018: Hiranya Peiris, for cosmic structure
* 2017: Jane Greaves, for planet formation and exoplanet habitability
* 2016: Sheila Rowan, for laser interferometers
* 2014: Anthony Raymond Bell, for cosmic rays
* 2012: David H. Lyth, for particle cosmology
* 2010: Carlos S. Frenk, for cold dark matter modelling
* 2008: Michael Rowan-Robinson, for infrared and submillimetre astronomy
