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Awards 2009: POWER ART
Highlights
The Arts & Business Council Awards 2009 applauded the superheroes in our region who power art each and every day with their dedication, creativity and leadership.
ANNE D'HARNONCOURT AWARD FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
Left to right: Karen Davis, President & CEO, Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia, Stephen Aichele, Chair of the Board of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia and Chairman, Saul Ewing LLP and Gail Harrity, Interim CEO, Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Council unveiled the inaugural Anne d’Harnoncourt Award for Artistic Excellence in honor of the late director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Shown above is interim CEO, Gail Harrity who shared beautiful words about Anne with attendees. Previously known as the Avatar Award for Artistic Excellence, this award honors an individual who has achieved worldwide acclaim, embodies artistic achievement and serves as an inspiration to the Greater Philadelphia Region.
Judith Jamison, winner of the Anne d’Harnoncourt Award for Artistic Excellence
Judith Jamison, Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater receives the first ever Anne d’Harnoncourt Award for Artistic Excellence. Philadelphia-born Jamison is an extraordinary talent; a highly regarded choreographer and a strongly committed arts advocate recognized around the world for her lifetime contributions to American culture through the arts.
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Left to right: Karen Davis, Ron Matthew, Greater Philadelphia Market President, TD Bank, Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Steve Aichele.
Mayor Michael A. Nutter was named “Captain Culture” by the Council for continuing to be a fearless champion for arts and culture.
Each honoree received a piece from Robert Woodward’s Eureka Series
G. FRED DIBONA, JR. INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
Donald R. Caldwell, winner of the G. Fred DiBona, Jr. Individual Leadership Award
Donald R. Caldwell was recognized for his significant leadership in steering the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts through more than a decade of exciting growth and renewal.
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BUSINESS AND ARTS PARTNERSHIP AWARDS
The Business and Arts Partnership Award recognizes a successful partnership between a business and an arts or cultural organization in two categories: a partnership between a small or mid-size business (annual revenues less than $10 million) with an arts organization; a partnership between a major business (annual revenues exceeding $10 million) with an arts organization.
BUSINESS AND ARTS PARTNERSHIP AWARD: SMALL TO MID-SIZED BUSINESS
Minima and DesignPhiladelphia, a program of the Design Center at Philadelphia University
Left to right: Elizabeth Oliver, Exhibitions and Co-Curator, Minima, Harold Hambrose, President, Electronic Ink, Michael Schreiber, Senior Vice President, The Bancorp Bank, Hilary Jay, Executive Director, Design Philadelphia, Eugenie Perret, Founder and Co-Curator, Minima and Elizabeth Oliver, Co-Curator, Minima.
Minima, a showroom of avant-garde furniture and art, curated a walk-through exhibit, “A Clean Break,” in partnership with DesignPhiladelphia, an annual event of The Design Center at Philadelphia University. “A Clean Break” was the biggest, most comprehensive exhibition of more than 90 events at DesignPhiladelphia 2008. The team successfully applied for and received $85,000 in grants plus gathered cash, in-kind sponsorships and partnerships. The result energized and extended the scope of DesignPhiladelphia’s programming and fostered its recognition on a national and international level.
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BUSINESS AND ARTS PARTNERSHIP AWARD: LARGE BUSINESS
PNC and Pennsylvania Ballet
Left to right: Michael Scolamiero, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Ballet, Gerald Maginnis, Managing Partner, KPMG LLP and Bill Mills, President of PNC for Philadelphia and Southern NJ.
Building on a 25-year relationship, the PNC Foundation helped the Pennsylvania Ballet polish a holiday jewel giving a huge boost to the production of “The Nutcracker” for its 2007 world premiere. Taking their partnership a step further, they collaborated on Happy Feet! an initiative bringing dance education to underserved preschool children in North Philadelphia. The imaginative program expands both the Ballet’s outreach to school children through Accent on Dance and PNC’s signature corporate investment called Grow Up Great, a 10-year, $100-million initiative in early childhood education.
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The following awards recognize outstanding contributions of active volunteers in all five Council programs.
BVA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
William H. Haines, Senior Vice President, Pennsylvania Trust, winner of the BVA Volunteer of the Year Award
Bill’s challenge was to work with Historic Philadelphia, Inc. on a strategic plan that integrated the diverse programming of four entities – Franklin Square, Betsy Ross House, Lights of Liberty and Once Upon a Nation – under the banner of one entity. The work was essential for building a framework that unified staff, provided an effective organizational structure, increased marketing capabilities and generated greater foundation support and growth. Through thoughtful facilitation and coaching, Bill helped board members and staff, develop a five-year roadmap. Bill’s volunteer consulting is valued at $13,500.
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TECHNOLOGY CONNECTORS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Geeta Ahya, Independent Consultant, winner of the Technology Connectors Volunteer of the Year and Charisse Lillie, Vice resident, Community Investment Comcast Corporation & Executive Vice President Comcast Foundation
Geeta Ahya is tireless in her quest to improve websites. She armed three organizations with an engaging and robust online presence: Art-Reach, Philadelphia Sketch Club and Pottstown Symphony Orchestra. For a fourth organization, Scribe Video Center, Inc., she worked on database programming. Although the bulk of her work has been with Art-Reach and Philadelphia Sketch Club, Geeta has donated a total of 626.5 hours of her personal times for a value of $78,318.
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BUSINESS ON CALL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Andrea Hyslop, Systems Engineer, The Boeing Company, winner of the Business On Call Volunteer of the Year Award
New to the area a few years ago, she chose Business On Call in 2003 as a way to get connected with her neighborhood and with other Boeing employees who volunteer and share her interests. In her community, she welcomes parents, kids and visitors to a myriad of events at the Arden Theatre Company, Tyler Arboretum, Historic Yellow Springs and 17 more venues. She’s smiling, enthusiastic, committed, enjoying every minute—whether she’s ushering for “Our Town,” helping with an Arbor Day Plant Sale, assisting with a Holiday Stroll or supporting the arts in a number of other ways. Fewer than 10% of Business On Call volunteers surpass the 100-hour mark. Andrea has given much more: 388 hours, which the Independent Sector values at $7,560.
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PHILADELPHIA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS (PVLA) VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Bruce Bellingham, Esq., Associate, Spector Gadon & Rosen, P.C., winner of the PVLA Volunteer of the Year Award.
Bruce has provided pro bono legal assistance to artists and arts organizations in need of guidance. From litigation help with small claims matters to assistance in licensing, copyright and trademark issues, Bruce is always willing to go the extra mile. Since 2007, Bruce’s total pro bono work for PVLA clients totals $37,760.
BUSINESS ON BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Michelle J. Hong, Director of Wealth Planning, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., winner of the Business On Board Member of the Year Award.
When she was elected to the board of Pig Iron Theatre Company, Michelle enthusiastically agreed to chair the annual fundraiser, dramatically ramping it up by inviting a wide network of friends and engaging sponsors. As a result, she tripled the fundraiser’s financial success! As treasurer of the board, Michelle revised Pig Irons by-laws, created a user-friendly board handbook, built a new board orientation process, established governance best practices and redefined the office of treasurer. In just two years, Michelle provided 190 hours of service, made personal gifts, used her influence to garner grants and provided in-kind services – for a total of $47,290.
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Awards 2009 Entertainment
 The Philadelphia Orchestra Brass performs the “Superman Theme” by John Williams. |
 The cast of the Walnut Street Theatre’s “The Producers” performs a big number from the all-American classic about scheming producers and leggy showgirls. |
 Two dancers from Ailey II perform excerpts from Alvin Ailey’s ballet “Escapades”. |
 Awards 2009 in the Grand Ballroom of the Pennsylvania Convention Center |