OPTIMA Medals The OPTIMA Gold Medal is awarded every three years to a botanist who, by his or her activity, is considered to have made an outstanding contribution to the phytotaxonomy of the Mediterranean Area. The OPTIMA Silver Medal is awarded every three years to the authors of the best papers or books on the phytotaxonomy of the Mediterranean area that were published in the preceding three year's period. Both members and non-members are eligible to submit papers or books for consideration. The prize winners are selected by the Prize Commission and its recommendations are submitted to the Council of the Organization for ratification and approval. Prof. Nikola Diklić was awarded the OPTIMA Gold Medal at the XI OPTIMA Meeting held in Belgrade in September 2004. Page editors. This page last updated October 30, 2005.