Hadrian Award
Every year, the World Monuments Fund presents the Hadrian Award to an international leader who has advanced the understanding, appreciation, and preservation of the world’s art and architecture. The Hadrian Award takes place annually at a gala in New York City and is one of our most successful fundraising events.
In 2009, WMF honored David Rockefeller, Jr., for his vision, commitment, and accomplishments in the protection and stewardship of the natural environment and the world’s shared cultural heritage, as it becomes ever more clear that conservation of the natural and built environments must go hand in hand.
For more information, contact WMF at 646-424-9594 or development@wmf.org.
Hadrian recipients:
- 2009 David Rockefeller, Jr. Watch video
- 2008 Houghton, Doreen, and Graeme Freeman and the Freeman Foundation Watch video
- 2007 Rahmi M. Koç, Semahat Arsel, Suna Kiraç, and the Koç Family Watch video
- 2006 His Highness Maharaja Gajsinghji II of Jodhpur
- 2005 John Julius, Viscount Norwich
- 2004 Carlos Slim Helú
- 2003 Eugene Thaw
- 2002 Hélène and Michel David-Weill
- 2001 James D. Wolfensohn
- 2000 Harvey Golub
- 1999 The Sainsbury Brothers
- 1998 Richard Hampton Jenrette
- 1997 Phyllis Lambert
- 1996 His Highness The Aga Khan
- 1995 Lord Rothschild
- 1994 David Rockefeller
- 1993 Dominique de Menil
- 1992 Marella and Giovanni Agnelli
- 1991 Mrs. Vincent Astor
- 1990 His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
- 1989 Paul Mellon
- 1988 Carlo De Benedetti