Sheena Boughen, pro bono CEO for Four Winds Bermagui for a decade, honoured at the Creative Partnership Awards.

Sheena Boughen has been awarded the Arts Leadership Award at the 2017 Creative Partnerships Awards. Boughen, who was the pro bono Chief Executive Officer of Four Winds Bermagui for a decade, joined four other awardees from Australia’s philanthropic, cultural and business landscape, in a ceremony in Melbourne last night.

The Creative Partnership Awards recognise people who have fostered partnerships between the cultural and private sectors, and who have encouraged the spirit of giving to the arts. This was the first year members of the general public were invited to nominate award recipients, who were then shortlisted by a panel of arts, business and philanthropy leaders. The winners were determined by the Creative Partnerships Australia Board.

Creative Partnership Awards 2017Andrew Cameron AM, Cathy Cameron, Ian Narev, Sheena Boughen, James O’Brien. Photo: supplied.

“Without arts, business and philanthropic sectors working together to champion our artists and arts organisations the industry would suffer,” said CEO of Creative Partnerships Australia Fiona Menzies. “This year’s Award winners have helped ensure a strong, diverse and sustainable future for Australia’s...