The Historic New England Medal

Above: President and CEO Vin Cipolla, Kristin and Roger Servison, Ann and Graham Gund, Chair of the Board of Trustees Deborah Allinson.

Historic New England is delighted to recognize Ann and Graham Gund and Kristin and Roger Servison as this year’s recipients of The Historic New England Medal. Established as the organization’s most prestigious annual award, The Medal is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated a deep and sustained commitment to preservation and contributed truly extraordinary philanthropic and civic leadership in our community and region. The Medals were awarded at the annual Historic New England Medal Gala on March 16, 2024.

Ann And Graham Gund

Ann and Graham Gund are dedicated patrons of the arts and are active in the cultural and architectural communities of New England and beyond. Ann is a noted advocate for the arts serving in leadership roles and on numerous boards, including the Museum of Fine Arts, GBH, and A.R.T. Through her thirty years of devoted service at The George Gund Foundation, she has also been committed to her interests in education, women’s issues, and environmental issues. Graham began his career in architecture working for Walter Gropius and then founded the firm GUND Partnerships in 1971. His architectural work has received wide critical acclaim and professional recognition and has brought the firm more than 125 awards for design excellence. Graham has served as an active member of the American Institute of Architects and as a Trustee of distinguished national organizations including the National Building Museum and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Ann and Graham are collectors of contemporary art, and their collection has been widely exhibited and published.

Ann and Graham’s strong ties to Historic New England began forty years ago. Graham served as a Historic New England Trustee and Council member, sharing his knowledge and passion for preservation and architecture for more than two decades.

Kristin And Roger Servison

Kristin and Roger Servison share their passions for historic preservation and the arts, and for decades they have been dedicated and involved philanthropists for numerous organizations in Boston and the broader New England community including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tenacity, and Pioneer Institute. Roger and Kristin are collectors of American art and antiques with a focus on New England portrait miniatures and maritime artifacts. They are keenly interested in the stories of everyday life in New England and the artistic vision expressed in these artifacts. Roger joined Fidelity Investments in 1976 and led its pioneering efforts in direct marketing and discount brokerage, helping build the company into a mutual fund giant. Kristin’s past professional experience includes working as an equity research analyst and as a personal trust officer and portfolio manager. Roger served as a Historic New England Trustee for more than thirty years, including five years as chair of the board, and he continues to be active on the investment and fundraising committees. In 2019, he was named Trustee Emeritus in recognition of his long history of outstanding service. Kristin currently serves as a Historic New England Trustee and chairs the Collections Committee, sharing her expertise in American social history and decorative arts.