Pillar of New York Gala a Tribute to Leaders in Preservation

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ALBANY, NY (09/07/2011)(readMedia)-- On October 27, 2011, the Preservation League will present its most prestigious tribute, the Pillar of New York Award, to two honorees whose commitment to historic preservation is reflected across New York State.

Paul LeClerc, President Emeritus of the New York Public Library, will be honored for his leadership of this and other significant institutions, guided by his belief that education and access to information are at the center of human empowerment and are essential to the development of human capital. The Leon Levy Foundation, along with its trustees Shelby White and Elizabeth Moynihan, will be celebrated for the Foundation's peerless support of Arts and Humanities; Understanding the Ancient World; Preservation of Nature and Gardens; and Public Policy.

Each year the League presents The Pillar of New York Award to those who have demonstrated a keen understanding of the value of New York's historic resources by taking extraordinary actions to protect, preserve, and promote those assets. The Pillar of New York Gala will be held on October 27, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hilton and Empire Rooms of the Waldorf=Astoria in New York. Tickets start at $600 for individuals, and tables of 10 are available starting at $10,000. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Preservation League at 518-462-5658 x11.