On 6 December, Icon [Alliance member] also celebrated the 15th anniversary of its first elected Board. In celebration of the pivotal event for conservation, Icon’s first Trustees shared their experiences of the time.
“The creation of Icon was the coming of age of conservation in the UK,” Velson Horie ACR commented, describing how “Icon gave us renewed energy…to transform how the rest of the world viewed conservation, and how conservators thought of themselves.” Former Trustees also shared what they have been up to since, revealing fascinating careers across institutions and private practice including the reroofing of a former Tudor palace and the investigation of an Egyptian mummy. “One of the most enjoyable aspects of my career has been the opportunity to mentor and support conservation placement students, emerging conservation professionals and volunteers,” Amanda Sutherland ACR noted reflecting on her career highlights.
Icon’s Trustees use their wide and varied experiences to help set Icon’s strategic direction and priorities. You can find out more about Icon’s achievements on Icon’s Impact pages.