Dr. Irving Barber wins philanthropy award

Dr. Irving Barber has been awarded a 2009 Special Award for Philanthropy by the B.C. Museums Association (BCMA). The award recognizes his involvement with philanthropic activities in the province – most notably his gift for the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at UBC.

The award was presented last week at the BCMA’s annual awards banquet in Osoyoos.