Silver medals of honour

Silver medals of honour of Wageningen University are awarded to individuals for outstanding achievements concerning Wageningen University and its research areas.

Overview of awarded silver medals of honour
Name Function Year Occasion
Jan Karel Mak Chair of the UFW 2022 Retirement
prof. Paul Moughan Professor Protein Nutrition and Food Science 2018 Visit to New Zealand
prof. Paul Struik Professor Crop Physiology 2017 100th PhD defence
prof. Willem de Vos Professor Microbiology 2016 100th PhD defence
prof. Richard Visser Professor Plant Breeding 2014 100th PhD defence
George Lubbe Chair Wageningen Ambassadors 2013 Opening Academic Year
prof. Anne van den Ban Emeritus professor Rural Extension 2013 20th anniversary Anne vd Ban Foundation
prof. Martin Verstegen Emeritus professor Animal Nutrition 2011 100th PhD defence
prof. Rudy Rabbinge University professor 2011 Retirement
Kofi Annan Secretary-general United Nations 2008 Opening academic year
prof. Thieu Meulenberg Emeritus professor marketing 2005 Retirement
Eva van Drie Hostess Wageningen UR 2004 Retirement
dr. Henk van der Lans Policy officer research 2004 Retirement
prof. dr. Aprilani Soegiarto chair of PROSEA and Vice-chair of LIPI 2003 wind-up PROSEA
prof. Huisman Professor fish farming and fishery 2001 Retirement
mr. J.W. Kroon Chair University Council 2001 Diës Natalis
prof. Wout Middelhoven Professor microbiology 2000 Retirement
ir. W.J. Hilbrands Chair board St. Wag. Univ. Fonds 1997 Diës Natalis
dr. ir. C.J. Bos Associate professor genetics 1997 Diës Natalis
dr. ir. M. Bos-Boers Head careercentre KLV 1996 Diës Natalis
ir. J.M. van Dam Assistant professor household studies 1995 Retirement
A. van Amersfoort Technician Environmental Technology 1995 Retirement
prof. dr. M.G. v.d. Berg Professor quality assurance of food 1995 Diës Natalis
Léonard Kaboré Yamda Servant Centre Neerlandais Adiopodoume 1995
ir. Th. Klein Essink Secretary Prodeuse education committee 1993 Retirement
ir. G.J.M. Braks Minister LN&V 1993 Diës Natalis
dr. F.M. Muller Volunteer Planttaxonomy 1988 80th anniversary
ir. A. Affandi 1987
G.S. de Brabander Head transferpoint 1986 Retirement
drs. F.M. Defesche ead centre language education 1985 Retirement
ir. G. Wansink Secretary NRLO (25 years) 1982 25th anniversary
S. Boul-Abba Gardener/general employee Centre Neerlandais Adiopodoume 1982
J. Akkerman Adj. administrator BBS/head section Terrain dep. G&T 1980 Diës Natalis
H. Tap member, also vic. chair 1st HR conficential 1979 Diës Natalis
J. v.d. Beek Photographer dairy preparation 1978 Retirement
Th. J. Ywema Head Loan office UB 1966 Retirement
H. Jansen Officer plant breeding 1965 Retirement/50th anniversary
B.W. Smit Technician General Plant science 1950 50th anniversary
J.M.J. Smit Technician General Plant science 1950 50th anniversary