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Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy 2005
The Scottish Parliament hosted the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy ceremony on 4 October 2005.
The event honoured international philanthropists and it was the first time the ceremony has been held outside the United States.
Speech by the Parliament's
Presiding Officer, George Reid.
Speech by William Thomson, great-grandson of Andrew Carnegie.
Images of the day.
Images of the Medal recipients.
Medal ceremony speech highlights.
Watch the event again on Holyrood.tv.
View the timetable of events.
You will find all of the Parliament's Carnegie-related information in this section, including news releases and biographical information.
| 6 October: Leading philanthropists receive Carnegie Medals at Holyrood |
Six of the world's leading philanthropists were presented with the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, 4 October.
Medals and bronze busts of Andrew Carnegie were presented to Scots business tycoon Sir Tom Farmer, His Highness the Aga Khan, arts benefactor Agnes Gund, Anna Southall on behalf of the Cadbury Family, Susan Packard Orr on behalf of the Packard Family and Eleanor Hewlett Gimon on behalf of the Hewlett Family.
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| 4 October: Global philanthropy issues debated at Holyrood |
| Leading philanthropy figures from around the world have met at the Scottish Parliament to discuss how strategic philanthropy can play a role in tackling global problems.
More than 400 representatives from philanthropic bodies, politics and civil society gathered to participate in an international philanthropy symposium of six workshops ahead of the presentation of the Andrew Carnegie Medals of Philanthropy. |
| 30 September: Andrew Carnegie artefacts on display at Holyrood |
| A new collection of historical artefacts has gone on display at the Scottish Parliament to mark the first time the Andrew Carnegie Philanthropy Workshops and Awards have been held in Scotland. |
| 28 September: Media access arrangements for Awards Ceremony |
This news release gives information for media attendance, photo and broadcast opportunities, and a full programme of the day. |
| 5 September: Chance to apply for public ballot tickets |
Members of the public are being invited to apply for the chance to watch the Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy ceremony. A ballot will decide who gets the chance to be one of 20 people who can join guests at the discussion workshops and Medals ceremony. |
| 11 August: Leading philanthropists to receive Andrew Carnegie Medal at Holyrood |
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The Aga Khan will receive the Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy at an awards ceremony at the Scottish Parliament in the autumn. Other recipients are Scottish businessman Sir Tom Farmer, American arts benefactor Agnes Gund, and the Hewlett, Cadbury and Packard families. |
Commemorative Brochure (pdf)
Read recipient biographies
The Aga Khan
Agnes Gund
Sir Tom Farmer
Eleanor Hewlett Gimon, on behalf of the Hewlett Family
Anna Southall, on behalf of the Cadbury Family
Susan Packard Orr, on behalf of the Packard Family
Previous news releases
4 February: Parliament welcomes home Carnegie Awards
The Parliament's media contact is:
Sally Coyne Tel: 0131 348 6265
RNID TypeTalk calls welcome
email: sally.coyne@scottish.parliament.uk |
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