New medal celebrates inspiring arts philanthropists
Howard Lake | 28 November 2008 | News
The first recipients of the Medals for Arts Philanthropy yesterday received their award from HRH The Prince of Wales. The medal celebrates individuals who support the arts and recognises the contribution of "the most inspiring philanthropists in the UK".
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The first recipients are Dame Vivien Duffield CBE, Roger de Haan CBE, Dr Carol Høgel CBE, Mr Martin and Carmel Naughton, and Lord and Lady Sainsbury.
Colin Tweedy, Chief Executive of Arts & Business, said: "Arts & Business is honoured to have been able to create this Medal for our President, The Prince of Wales, to recognise philanthropists who give generously in time, skills and financial support. They are an inspiration to us all."
The first five recipients were chosen after an open nomination process. The Prince of Wales’ Arts Advisory Group drew up a short list of twenty philanthropists which went forward to a final judging panel of artists, who chose the first five recipients.
The medals will be presented each year from now on.
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He is the founder of Fundraising Camp and co-founder of GoodJobs.