The RIBA granted ten new Honorary Fellowships in 2007:
Kevin McCloud receiving an Honorary Fellowship from Jack Pringle in 2007
Architect: RIBA
Copyright: Photograph: Andrew Hendry
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Isabel Allen, journalist
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Pooran Desai OBE, environmentalist, founder and co-director of the BioRegional Development Group
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Dr Victoria Harris, Managing Director of Architects for Aid
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David Lewis, consulting designer at Bang & Olufsen
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Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London
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Kevin McCloud, broadcaster and journalist
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Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP, politician and Chairman of the Construction Industry Council
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Sir Paul Smith, fashion designer
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Jane Wernick, engineer
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Peter Wilson OBE, Project Director, Royal Shakespeare Company
The fellowships were appointed by the Honours Committee, chaired by the RIBA President, which also selects the Royal Gold Medal and International Fellowships. The Honours Committee for 2007 comprised:
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Jack Pringle, RIBA President
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Chris Wilkinson, Wilkinson Eyre Architects
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Deborah Saunt, DSDHA
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Christophe Egret, Studio Egret
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Kenneth Powell, journalist and writer
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Lady Susie Sainsbury of Turville
The fellowships were presented at a black tie dinner at the RIBA on 20 February 2007.