Prince of Wales Medal for Arts Philanthropy 2011
Six 鈥榬ole model鈥� philanthropists awarded at Clarence House.
HRH 皇冠体育app Prince of Wales presented his to six honourees during a special ceremony at Clarence House yesterday evening.
皇冠体育app medal, created by Arts & Business, celebrates individuals who support the arts and recognises the contribution of the most inspiring cultural philanthropists in the UK.
皇冠体育app recipients this year are:
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鈥淭his year鈥檚 recipients of the Prince of Wales Medal are role models for us all.聽This is fitting recognition for their profound generosity over many years and across the entire nation.鈥澛爏aid , Secretary of State for Culture. 鈥淲hen I see how artists, audiences and our cultural heritage benefit from their support, I am optimistic for the future of philanthropy in this country.鈥�
Following an extensive decision making process, 皇冠体育app Prince of Wales鈥� Arts Advisory Group drew up a shortlist of twenty philanthropists which went forward to a final judging panel of artists, who chose the first five honourees.