The Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy is presented every two years to philanthropists who share Andrew Carnegie's vision for dedicating their private wealth for the public good. The winners are chosen by the following criteria:

• A vision of philanthropy that reflects the ideals and breadth of the man it celebrates
• The work of the philanthropist has a sustainable history
• The impact his or her giving has had on a discipline, the nation or internationally

For additional information on past medal winners, the award process and the mission of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, visit http://www.carnegiemedals.org/index.html

2007 Medals Award Celebration in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh was chosen as the site of the 2007 Medal Awards because of Andrew Carnegie's deep impact on the city's businesses, education and culture. His philanthropic spirit helped to create the four host institutions: the Carnegie Hero Fund, the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University), the Carnegie Libraries, and the Carnegie Museums. Some additional Pittsburgh/Carnegie connections include:

• Pittsburgh is known nationally as a philanthropic city. It has more than $9 billion in foundation assets, and it is fourth among major metropolitan areas in total giving per capita.
• The first library ever built by Andrew Carnegie in the United States was built in Pittsburgh.
• The town of Carnegie lies just beyond the city limits of Pittsburgh.
• Andrew Carnegie lived in Pittsburgh from 1848, when his family immigrated from Dunfermline, Scotland.

Host Committee
The Pittsburgh Host Committee consists of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

Event Contact
Dana Clements
Carnegie Mellon University
412.268.1885
danaclements@cmu.edu