Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 7, 1 July 2016 — Nainoa Thompson honored by National Geographic [ARTICLE]

Nainoa Thompson honored by National Geographic

Polynesian Voyaging Society President Nainoa Thompson received the Hubbard Medal, Nahonal Geographic's oldest and most prestigious honor, during June's 2016 Explorer Awards ceremony. The award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to scientific research, exploration and conservation. Thompson, a master navigator in non-instrument "wayfinding," was honored for reviving ancient Polynesian voyaging techniques while advocating for oeean conservation and sustainability. Paleoanthropologist Meave Leakey also received a Hubble Medal.