Handel Medallion

The Handel Medallion is an American award presented by the City of New York. It is the city's highest award given to individuals for their contribution to the city's intellectual and cultural life.

Establishment
The award was first issued in 1959 to Virginia Portia Royall Inness-Brown, upon the 200th anniversary of the death of George Handel (1685–1759), the German-British Baroque composer, noted for his operas, oratorios, anthems and organ concertos. The award was established under New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner Jr.

Award winners
Years unknown:


 * Ivan Davis
 * Justino Díaz
 * Geraldine Fitzgerald
 * Benny Goodman
 * Gary Graffman
 * Kitty Carlisle Hart
 * Robert Joffrey
 * Vincent La Selva
 * Jaime Laredo
 * Yehudi Menuhin
 * Renata Tebaldi
 * Peter Wilhousky