TDC Medalists

First awarded to Hermann Zapf in 1967, the TDC Medalists recognizes individuals and institutions who have made outstanding contributions to the field of typography. The recognition represents our collective gratitude to those who by their work and talent have demonstrated the value of typography in communication, community, and culture.

Margaret Calvert

2024

Jan Middendorp

2023

Akira Kobayashi

2022

Rubén Fontana

2020

Wim Crouwel

2019

Fiona Ross

2018

Gerard Unger

2017

Emigre

2016

Louise Fili

2015

David Berlow

2014

Gerrit Noordzij

2013

Mike Parker

2011

Erik Spiekermann

2011

Paula Scher

2006

Martin Solomon

2003

Günther Gerhard Lange

2000

Colin Brignall

2000

Rolling Stone Magazine

1997

Matthew Carter

1997

Lou Dorfsman

1995

Gene Federico

1991

Ed Benguiat

1989

Freeman Craw

1988

Adrian Frutiger

1987

Bradbury Thompson

1986

Aaron Burns

1985

Herb Lubalin

1984

Paul Rand

1984

Paul Standard

1983

Georg Trump

1982

Arnold Bank

1979

Edward Rondthaler

1975

Robert Leslie

1972

Frank Powers

1971

R. Hunter Middleton

1968

Hermann Zapf

1967
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