2011 Public Humanities Award Recipient: John A. [Jack] Wing

We honored Jack Wing for all he has done to support greater public participation in the humanities and for putting the practices and perspectives of the humanities to work throughout his life.

-Read Jack's remarks given at the 2011 PHA.
-Watch a video honoring Jack Wing's at the 2011 PHA.
-View the list of 2011 Public Humanities Award Host Committee Members & Donors
-View photos from the event on our flickr page - more photos added soon!
-See a list of past PHA Recipients.
-See photos from past Public Humanities Award events!

Given annually by the IHC, The Public Humanities Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to public understanding of the role the humanities play in enriching civic life and strengthening communities.

Jack Wing provided senior leadership to the financial services industry in Chicago and nationally for many years. As a civic leader, his deep interest in education and the humanities has benefited the wider community. Jack served on the boards of Rush University Medical Center, the Ravinia Festival, Kartemquin Films, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and the Chicago Humanities Festival. He was also a member of the Visiting Committee to the Division of the Humanities of the University of Chicago and served as a life director and former chairman of the board of the Illinois Humanities Council. 
For more information about this award, please call Monika J. Collins at 312.422.5580.

All funds raised by this event help the IHC make opportunities available throughout Illinois for lifelong learning, civic reflection, and community enrichment.