The Daniel Guggenheim Medal is an American engineering award, established by Daniel and Harry Guggenheim. The medal is considered to be one of the greatest honors that can be presented for a lifetime of work in aeronautics. Its first recipient was Orville Wright. Other recipients have included American and international individuals from aeronautical corporations, governments, and academia. Since 1929 it has been given annually to persons who make notable achievements in the advancement of aeronautics. It is awarded jointly by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the American Helicopter Society, and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics administers the award. Physical Description Obverse: Spirit of St. Louis, a hot air balloon, and the nose of airship over sun burst and clouds depicted in relief; raised text on outer ring surrounding relief. Reverse: Three stylized bird wings surrounding raised letters and inscribed text. Dimensions (diameter x depth): 6.4 × 0.5cm (2 1/2 × 3/16 in.) Recipients The winners are listed below along with their award citation and year. See also List of aviation awards List of engineering awards Wright Brothers Medal Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy References External links The Daniel Guggenheim Medal - aiaa.org/guggenheim Aviation awards Aerospace engineering awards Awards established in 1929 1929 establishments in the United States