The Illinois Humanities Council will honor Howard A. Tullman, CEO of digital startup incubator 1871, with the 2015 Public Humanities Award at the IHC’s annual benefit luncheon on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.
A serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer and art collector, Tullman has fostered a vibrant relationship between the humanities and business. Under his leadership, 1871 has become a globally renowned space for ideas, collaboration and innovation. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel called 1871 “a driving force for Chicago’s tech scene, creating jobs and opportunity.”
Given annually by the IHC since 1984, the Public Humanities Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have helped transform lives and strengthened communities through the humanities.
“Business is a human pursuit, with creativity, innovation and collaboration serving as tenets for success. Howard has highlighted these principles in the operations of 1871, with initiatives that engage political leaders, veterans, women, youth, and people of color,” said Angel Ysaguirre, IHC executive director. “We are delighted to honor Howard, who models the way the humanities can strengthen all aspects of life, including business.”
Throughout his career, Tullman has encouraged art as a vantage point for expression and digital innovation. He is a co-founder and former Chairman and CEO of Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, a premier digital media arts college in Chicago. He also served as president of Kendall College in Chicago, where he transformed the seventy-year-old college into a major national leader in the culinary and hospitality education market.
The Public Humanities Award Luncheon will take place Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Palmer House Hilton Chicago (17 E. Monroe Street) in Chicago, Illinois. Doors open at 11:00am with the program beginning at 12:00pm. If you wish to attend the Luncheon and are interested in a sponsorship or reservation visit www.prairie.org/pha
