NEW YORK-APRIL 19: Municipal Art Society of New York: "2012 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal" Awards Gala, honoring Joan Ganz Cooney and Pete Peterson on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at The New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788 (Tel: 917.275.6975)
Joan Ganz Cooney and Pete Peterson received the "2012 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal" at the Municipal Art Society Annual Gala on Thursday, April 19. The award, which pays tribute to Mrs. Onassis’ efforts to safeguard New York’s great architecture, is the organization’s highest honor. It is given each year to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the quality of life in New York City.
Honorary Chair: President Bill Clinton Honorary Co-Chairs: Caroline Kennedy, Dr. Henry A. Kissinger Dinner Co-Chairs: Jane & Michael Hoffman; Diane Sawyer & Mike Nichols
Among those who were on hand to celebrate Joan Ganz Cooney and Pete Peterson were: Diane Sawyer, Gala Co-Chair ▪ Michael Hoffman, Gala Co-Chair ▪ Robert & Genie Birch, Chair, Municipal Art Society ▪ Celine McDonald & Vin Cipolla, President, Municipal Art Society ▪ Laurie Beckelman ▪ Vicki Been ▪ Liz Berger ▪ Marie Brenner ▪ Lisa Caputo ▪ Lisa & Richard Cashin ▪ Kathryn & Kenneth Chenault ▪ Anne & David Childs ▪ Diane Coffey ▪ Arlene Dahl ▪ Heidi Ettinger & Jonathan Reynolds ▪ John Gendall ▪ Jackie Glover ▪ Wendy Goodman ▪ Betsy Gotbaum ▪ Louise Grunwald ▪ Paul Gunther ▪ Tiziana & Hugh Hardy ▪ Kitty Hawks & Larry Lederman ▪ Tony Marx ▪ Cynthia McFadden ▪ Richard Meir ▪ Ronay Menschel ▪ Harvey R. Miller, Esq. ▪ Sheila Nevins ▪ Frederic Papert ▪ Charles Platt ▪ Carole Rifkind ▪ Janet Ross ▪ Joel Schumacher ▪ Stephen Schwartzman ▪ Brendon Sexton ▪ Jennifer & David Stockman ▪ Yeohlee Teng ▪ Alison Tocci ▪ Helen Tucker ▪ Sherrie & David Westin ▪ Gary Zarr ▪ Mortimer Zuckerman ▪ Thomas Woltz
About: The Municipal Art Society of New York, founded in 1893, is a nonprofit organization committed to making New York a more livable city through education, dialogue and advocacy of intelligent urban planning and preservation.
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PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2012 Manhattan Society.com by Christopher London | tel:Private | e-mail: Private | Bookings: bookings@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos and id's to come*******
Joan Ganz Cooney and Pete Peterson received the "2012 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal" at the Municipal Art Society Annual Gala on Thursday, April 19. The award, which pays tribute to Mrs. Onassis’ efforts to safeguard New York’s great architecture, is the organization’s highest honor. It is given each year to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the quality of life in New York City.
Honorary Chair: President Bill Clinton Honorary Co-Chairs: Caroline Kennedy, Dr. Henry A. Kissinger Dinner Co-Chairs: Jane & Michael Hoffman; Diane Sawyer & Mike Nichols
Among those who were on hand to celebrate Joan Ganz Cooney and Pete Peterson were: Diane Sawyer, Gala Co-Chair ▪ Michael Hoffman, Gala Co-Chair ▪ Robert & Genie Birch, Chair, Municipal Art Society ▪ Celine McDonald & Vin Cipolla, President, Municipal Art Society ▪ Laurie Beckelman ▪ Vicki Been ▪ Liz Berger ▪ Marie Brenner ▪ Lisa Caputo ▪ Lisa & Richard Cashin ▪ Kathryn & Kenneth Chenault ▪ Anne & David Childs ▪ Diane Coffey ▪ Arlene Dahl ▪ Heidi Ettinger & Jonathan Reynolds ▪ John Gendall ▪ Jackie Glover ▪ Wendy Goodman ▪ Betsy Gotbaum ▪ Louise Grunwald ▪ Paul Gunther ▪ Tiziana & Hugh Hardy ▪ Kitty Hawks & Larry Lederman ▪ Tony Marx ▪ Cynthia McFadden ▪ Richard Meir ▪ Ronay Menschel ▪ Harvey R. Miller, Esq. ▪ Sheila Nevins ▪ Frederic Papert ▪ Charles Platt ▪ Carole Rifkind ▪ Janet Ross ▪ Joel Schumacher ▪ Stephen Schwartzman ▪ Brendon Sexton ▪ Jennifer & David Stockman ▪ Yeohlee Teng ▪ Alison Tocci ▪ Helen Tucker ▪ Sherrie & David Westin ▪ Gary Zarr ▪ Mortimer Zuckerman ▪ Thomas Woltz
About: The Municipal Art Society of New York, founded in 1893, is a nonprofit organization committed to making New York a more livable city through education, dialogue and advocacy of intelligent urban planning and preservation.
MEDIA CONTACT: Ms. Courtney Savoia │Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations │1251 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 940 New York, NY 10020 │ 212-329-1408 (direct) │ 212-575-4545 (main office) │ 212-575-0519 (fax) │e-mail: csavoia@lakpr.com
PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2012 Manhattan Society.com by Christopher London | tel:Private | e-mail: Private | Bookings: bookings@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos and id's to come*******
Artist Celine McDonald, Vin Cipolla (President, Municipal Art Society), Genie Birch (Chair, Municipal Art Society) attend Municipal Art Society of New York’s "2012 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal" Award Gala, honoring Joan Ganz Cooney and Pete Peterson on Thursday, April 19, 2012 in New York City at The New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street (Photos by Christopher London ©2012 ManhattanSociety.com)
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Artist Celine McDonald, Vin Cipolla (President, Municipal Art Society), Genie Birch (Chair, Municipal Art Society) attend Municipal Art Society of New York’s "2012 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal" Award Gala, honoring Joan Ganz Cooney and Pete Peterson on Thursday, April 19, 2012 in New York City at The New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street (Photos by Christopher London ©2012 ManhattanSociety.com)