The Museum is delighted that Friends' Chairman, John McCarthy and Russell-Cooke Solicitors have both received a Mayor's Award this year for their continuing support for Kingston Museum & Heritage Service.

John McCarthy has been chairman and an active supporter of the Service for over 10 years and has supported numerous projects and fundraising efforts. The award acknowledges his dedication to Kingston's unique heritage.
Russell-Cooke Solicitors continue to support the arts in Kingston and have helped fund major exhibitions in Kingston Museum Art Gallery for many years, notably touring exhibitions from the Hayward Gallery. John Hackett of Russell-Cooke received the Award on behalf of the firm.
May 2002