Announcing the 2019 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Recipients

Selected by the international family of Carnegie institutions, this year’s medalists are helping to make the world smarter, cleaner, healthier, and safer for future generations.

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2019 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Honorees

Earhart, Anne G.

Hobson, Mellody and George Lucas

Kravis, Marie-Josée and Henry R.

Mandel, Morton L.

Smith, Robert F.

Tow, Dr. Leonard

Wood KT GBE, Sir Ian

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Azim Premji: Pledging to Give in India

Western Indian Vegetable Products Ltd was an undeniably successful company. Successful enough that it allowed Azim Premji to live a comfortable life as a child in India, and later to have the enviable experience of studying engineering at Stanford University.

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Michael Bloomberg: Always Up to the Challenge

Mike Bloomberg is a man who never knowingly takes the easy route. He could put his feet up and live the good life.

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Peace Palace: International SDG 16 House

The Peace Palace will serve as the official convening location for dialogue on the promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Building on Carnegie’s Legacy, Lego by Lego

Scotland’s Dunfermline Learned About Dinosaurs, Engineering, and Collaboration When They Built a Dinosaur Made of 35,000 Lego Bricks

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When an “encore” career leads to a second act of giving

Elissa Garr’s passion for education leads to a second act helping foster children grow.

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A Celebration of Heroes in Pittsburgh

The four Pittsburgh-based Carnegie institutions came together recently in the Steel City to mark a special milestone in the history of civilian acts of heroism.

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