The Creative Partnerships Awards celebrate exemplary individuals from Australia’s philanthropy, business and arts sectors who show leadership in private giving, philanthropy and business partnerships with the arts. These awards are an important part of our work to facilitate and champion arts partnerships and investment.

Nominations are open to the public, giving everyone working in the arts, philanthropic and business sectors an opportunity to nominate leaders and colleagues who deserve recognition for championing the arts.

This year’s awards were held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in August 2018, bringing together people from across the arts, business and philanthropy sectors.

We congratulate the 2018 winners and thank them for their exceptional contribution to the arts:

Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax
Philanthropy Leadership Award

Adrian Fini
Business Leadership Award

Beau Neilson
Emerging Philanthropy Leadership Award

Mark Rubbo OAM
Emerging Philanthropy Leadership Award

The late Richard Gill AO
Arts Leadership Award

Philanthropy Leadership Award
For an individual, family, group or foundation that through their sustained contribution to the arts has inspired increased philanthropic giving and made a significant impact on Australia’s cultural sector.

Business Leadership Award
For an individual working in the business sector who through their commitment and example has fostered increased investment and engagement between business and the arts.

Emerging Philanthropy Leadership Award
For an individual who is new to the philanthropic sector (within the last five years) and whose contribution to the arts is shaping the future of philanthropy and private giving in Australia’s cultural sector.

Arts Leadership Award
For an individual working in the arts and cultural sector who through their advocacy and practice has promoted the private sector’s investment into Australia’s cultural life; demonstrating vision, commercial acumen and strategic thinking in their engagement with donors and business and encouraging increased giving to the arts.