The Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science was established by the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society to recognize and honor outstanding communication by an active planetary scientist to the general public. It is awarded to scientists whose efforts have significantly contributed to a public understanding of, and enthusiasm for, planetary science.
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1998 | William K. Hartmann |
| 1999 | Clark Chapman |
| 2000 | Larry Lebofsky |
| 2001 | Andre Brahic |
| 2002 | Heidi Hammel |
| 2003 | No award |
| 2004 | David Morrison |
| 2005 | Rosaly Lopes |
| 2006 | David Grinspoon |
| 2007 | No award |
| 2008 | G. Jeffrey Taylor |
| 2009 | Steven Squyres |
| 2010 | Carolyn Porco |
| 2011 | James F. Bell, III |
| 2012 | Patrick Michael |
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