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Carnegie Hall's Annual Medal of Excellence Gala

“No man can become rich without enriching others.”
—Andrew Carnegie


The Annual Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence honors an executive whose accomplishments in the corporate sector complement Carnegie Hall’s stature as one of the premier performance venues in the world.

Fourth Annual Medal of Excellence Gala
2009 date and honoree to be announced soon.



2008 Medal of Excellence Honoree

On Monday, April 7, 2008, Carnegie Hall proudly presented Terry J. Lundgren, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Macy’s, Inc. with this award in the Gala’s third year. The event raised $4.2 million to support Carnegie Hall’s artistic and education initiatives.

The Third Annual Medal of Excellence black-tie Gala took place in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. Highlights of the evening included the award presentation by The Honorable Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, and a special performance by the legendary Tony Bennett.

Honorary Gala Chairman

Sanford I. Weill,
Chairman Emeritus, Citi




Past Medal of Excellence Honorees

2007 Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence Honoree

Richard S. Fuld Jr.,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lehman Brothers

2006 Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence Honoree

Kenneth D. Lewis,
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, Bank of America Corporation


Third Annual Gala Highlights

View a slideshow of pictures from the Third Annual Gala


Terry J. Lundgren receives the Medal of Excellence from The Honorable Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg


Tony Bennett, Martha Stewart and Terry J. Lundgren


Sean Combs, Tina Lundgren and Terry J. Lundgren


Deborah Norville, Terry J. Lundgren and Tina Lundgren






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