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The TDC Medal

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

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  1. TDC Medal Winner

    2006

    Paula Scher

  2. TDC Medal Winner

    2003

    Martin Solomon

  3. TDC Medal Winner

    2000

    Günther Gerhard Lange

  4. TDC Medal Winner

    2000

    Colin Brignall

  5. TDC Medal Winner

    1997

    Rolling Stone Magazine

  6. TDC Medal Winner

    1997

    Matthew Carter

  7. TDC Medal Winner

    1995

    Lou Dorfsman

  8. TDC Medal Winner

    1991

    Gene Federico

  9. TDC Medal Winner

    1989

    Ed Benguiat

  10. TDC Medal Winner

    1988

    Freeman Craw

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