The Patron of the Arts Awards recognised 506 patrons, the largest number since its inception.
Mr Lionel Choi, founder of Altenburg Arts, is a first-time recipient of the Distinguished Patron of the Arts award for his cash donation to the Orchestra of the Music Makers.
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law Edwin Tong was the guest of honour at the ceremony where 506 patrons – the largest number of recipients since the award’s inception in 1983 – were recognised for their contributions.It remains lower, however, than the record $136 million donated in 2015 – a windfall year boosted by SG50 – and $64.7 million in 2016.
Mr Lionel Choi, managing director, head of wealth planning at LGT Private Banking, is a first-time recipient of the Distinguished Patron of the Arts award for his cash donation to Orchestra of the Music Makers , a Singapore-based symphony orchestra established in 2008.
Long-time arts patron UOB was one of three organisations who received the Distinguished Patron of the Arts award – given to organisations who contributed $1.5 million and above – with its $5.6 million contribution.
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