1. George Medal (1953): Awarded by the British government for his "valour and resource" during the Everest expedition.
2. Polar Medal (1957): Awarded by the British government for his contributions to polar exploration.
3. Honorary Knighthood (1953): Conferred by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to mountaineering.
4. Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) (1972): Elected to the Royal Society of London for his scientific contributions to exploration.
5. New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZ) (1987): Appointed as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contributions to exploration and scientific research.
6. Hubbard Medal (1954): Presented by the National Geographic Society for distinguished achievement in exploration, discovery, and research.
7. Royal Geographical Society's Gold Medal (1955): Awarded by the Royal Geographical Society for outstanding contributions to geography.
8. Order of New Zealand (ONZ) (1995): New Zealand's highest honor, conferred for extraordinary service to the nation.
9. Hillary Lifetime Achievement Award (2007): Presented by the American Alpine Club for his lifetime contributions to mountaineering.
10. Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009): Awarded by the President of the United States for his contributions to peace and understanding between the United States and New Zealand.
These are just a few examples of the numerous awards and honors that Edmund Hillary received over the course of his remarkable career.