Barbara and King Newell established the Newell Award in 1997 with the purpose of helping our Centre survive during a time when the government was drastically reducing financial support for the Arts. King Newell thought that setting this example would encourage others to donate money so that the ICAC would continue to survive and thrive.  At the same time, he would give public recognition to individuals who have helped make the Centre such a successful enterprise. He felt that such individuals are of inestimable value to our community.  The ICAC continues this legacy by annually recognizing an individual who has had a positive impact on the Centre.