The Cunningham Medal is presented annually in recognition of exceptional services given to the BDIAP. Recent recipients of the Medal are:
2015 – Prof. Neil Shepherd
2014 – Prof. Michael Wells
2013 – Dr Stephen Wells
2012 – Prof. Claude Cuvelier
2011 – Mrs Elizabeth Whelan
2010 – Prof. Bryan Warren
2009 – Mrs Carol Harris
2008 – Prof. Christopher Elston
2007 – Prof. Peter Furness
2006 – Dr Alec Howat
2005 – Prof. Sir James Underwood