The Charles A. Whitten Medal was established by the American Geophysical Union to honor Charles A. Whitten for his contributions to research in crustal movements. This medal, which was first awarded to Charles A. Whitten, recognizes outstanding achievement in research on the form and dynamics of the Earth and planets. The Charles A. Whitten Medal is given no more than every other year.
Charles A. Whitten was a geodesist with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey who made outstanding contributions to the geodetic sciences and the work of the American Geophysical Union. He was the best known American geodesist of his day, and his kindness to his colleagues and devotion to his profession are legendary.
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Charles A. Whitten |
| 1987 | William Kaula |
| 1989 | James C. Savage |
| 1991 | Irwin Shapiro |
| 1993 | Kurt Lambeck |
| 1995 | Donald Turcotte |
| 1997 | Gordon Pettengill |
| 1999 | Richard I. Walcott |
| 2001 | Byron D. Tapley |
| 2004 | Wayne Thatcher |
| 2006 | John M. Wahr |
| 2008 | Charles C. Counselman III |
| 2010 | W. R. Peltier |
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