The American-Scottish Foundation's
Annual Dinner and Wallace Awards
6.30 pm Reception & Whisky Tasting
8 pm Dinner & Awards
Friday, November 7, 2025
The University Club
1 West 54th Street, New York City
The ASF Wallace Award Presentation to:
Dr. Joseph Morrow
Lord Lyon, King of Arms
for his Leadership of the Lyon Court
and his role in Scotland today
A. Wright Post Palmer
of Beekman Estates
for his outstanding contribution
to the Preservation of History, Arts and Culture
and
The Young Scot Wallace Award to:
Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie
of Noisemaker
the award winning young musical theater producers
As we look to 2026, the 250th anniversary of America many Scots were among the first Europeans to settle in the New World.
In this the 400th year of the founding of New York - the evening will spotlight the leading role Scots have played in New York from its earliest days.
The Wallace Award
Dr Joseph John Morrow CVO CBE KC FRSE
The Rt Hon Lord Lyon King of Arms
As Lord Lyon, Dr Morrow is responsible for state ceremonial in Scotland and took part in the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023. He also designed and delivered the Service of Thanksgiving for the presentation of the Royal Honours of Scotland, at which the Crown, Sceptre and Sword of Scotland were presented to the King in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Professionally, Dr Morrow is a member of the Faculty of Advocates and became a Queen’s Counsel (QC) in 2015 (now King’s Counsel (KC)). He held many judicial including as President of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (2008–2019), as Her Majesty’s Commissioner for Mental Welfare for Scotland (1998–2006), and as President of the Additional Support Needs Tribunal for Scotland (2010–2014). In addition, he served as a Member of the Judicial Council for Scotland for a four year period and on numerous national boards within Scotland.
A. Wright Post Palmer
A. Wright Post Palmer is a native New Yorker and American real estate executive. He has been serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Beekman Estate since 1970 and also serves one of their board of directors. He is a graduate of Yale university and relired lieutenant United States Navel Reserves. He is a vice president and board director for Sheltering Arms Childrens Services in New York since 1982.
When most Americans think of America’s founding fathers, they immediately reference Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton. Prior to them are the Colonial founders, of Dutch and British - many being Scots - that were the first Europeans to settle in this country, Wright’s family were one of the leading families of the Colonial era. Wright has ensured the family legacy and leadership of philanthropy and community service continues today.
The Young Scot Wallace Award
Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie
In 2012, Scot Gilmour and Claire McKenzie formed the musical theatre writing partnership Noisemaker while at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. Their first show, Forest Boy, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013 and subsequently went on to the New York Musical Festival in 2016. Subsequently, Noisemaker have written, developed and produced over twenty new works across the UK, the US and internationally.
Using music, song, humour and heart, the pair seek to tell stories that bring people together to connect, and sometimes challenge, our sense of humanity.
"When I first met Noisemaker, they had recently graduated from RCS had just beaten our 900 other entries to bring their production of Forest Boy to the New York Music Festival. That was eight years ago, since which time the ASF has worked closely with them to showcase and promote their work, with them performing at many of our events. They are truly representative of Scotland's musical theatre of today". - Camilla G Hellman,
Individual Reservations
ASF will assign seating for individuals, unless noted by the individual specifying a specific table at which he or she would like to sit.
- ARRAN ASF Members individual ticket at $395
- ISLAY individual ticket at $450 (ASF Membership Included)
- MULL individual ticket at $550
- SKYE individual ticket at $1.000
- ORKNEY individual ticket at $2,500
Group/Table Reservations
When purchasing a table, please download the table form (here) to include the names of your guests.
- ARRAN ASF Members Table of 10 at $3,950
- ISLAY Table of 10 at $4,500
- MULL Table of 10 at $5,500
- SKYE Table of 10 at $10,000
(with color half page in Gala Program) - ORKNEY Table of 10 at $25,000
(with color page in Gala Program)
| Individual Tickets | Table Tickets |
| Payment amount in excess of $250 per guest is tax-deductible to the extent of the law. |
GALA PROGRAM ADVERTISING:
- Full page Color $1,500
- Full page Black & White $850
- Half page Color $850
- Half page Black & White $450
To Read the 2025 Press Release CLICK HERE.
Since it's formation 70 years ago, the ASF has become a leading voice within the Scottish American community - supporting and amplifying our
shared love of Scotland, its heritage and its culture.
Our Annual dinner allows us to come together and celebrate all things Scottish and to celebrate and continue the mission set out by our founder Lord Malcolm Douglas Hamilton - to act as a bridge of cultural heritage between the United States and Scotland.
The evening brings together our community as we celebrate the work of the foundation and the presentation of ASF Wallace Awards and the ASF Young Scots Wallace Awards.
Download ASF Wallace Awards Invitation
Download Silent Aution Donation Form
A Look Back at 2024 Wallace Awards
2024 Wallace Award Recipient Sir Jim Walker, CBE with 2024 Young Scot Wallace Award Recipient Siobhan Mackenzie
The Wallace Awards evening will benefit the ongoing work of the American-Scottish Foundation with a portion of the proceeds directed to the ASF Lord Malcolm Douglas Hamilton Bursary Youth Program.
Come join us for an evening that will begin with whisky tasting of Scottish Whiskys and smoked Scottish Salmon.
There will also be the opportunity to begin bidding in person or online with our silent auction.
Menu will be overseen by Menu overseen by Gary Maclean:
National Chef of Scotland and Lecturer at City of Glasgow College
Live Musical interludes will be presented throughout the evening.
As a supporter and friend of the Foundation we hope that you will consider becoming a Patron of the evening with the purchase of a table or the purchase of 2 Mull tickets or above.
Ways to be involved:There are many ways to be involved from
- Attending the Gala (reservation form)
- Patron recognition in the Journal with purchase of 2 Mull tickets or above
- Host of Table recognition in the Journal at corresponding level
- Advertising in the Journal Program (advertising form)
- Donating to the silent auction (donation form)
For further information please call the ASF Events office
on (929) 499-9025
or email americanscottishfoundation@gmail.com.
2024 Wallace Award Recipient Sir Jim Walker, CBE
2024 Young Scot Wallace Award Recipient Siobhan Mackenzie
and Camilla B. Hellman, MBE
Please return forms to our office by email or by mail:
American-Scottish Foundation
864 Lexington Ave, 2nd Floor
New York NY 10065
Past Wallace Award Recipients
WALLACE AWARD PAST RECIPIENTS INCLUDE:
-Sir Jim Walker, CBE
-Garreth Wood, Co-founder of KidsOR
-Francis Finlay, CMG, OBE
-Paul Little, OBE
-Dr. Andy Scott BA, Sculptor
-Charles, Lord Bruce, DL MA MSc FSA Scot
-Senator Trent Lot
-Sir Sean Connery
-The Forbes Family: Christopher Forbes - Vice Chairman
-Euan Baird, Chairman, Schlumerger
YOUNG SCOT WALLACE AWARD (established 2023)
-Siobhan Mackenzie
-Jamie Douglas-Hamilton
MISSION OF THE AMERICAN SCOTTISH FOUNDATION®:
The American-Scottish Foundation®, established in 1956 by Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton, is an international not-for-profit organization, that looks to establish links and strengthen ties between Scotland and the United States, through the pursuit of contemporary social, cultural, educational, and business activities.
The mission remains as relevant today as when ASF was founded - to champion the extraordinary relationship between the peoples of Scotland and the United States - a bridge between the two great countries - seeking to strengthen & support the future of the Scottish American diaspora, and its legacy.
The Wallace Award®s evening benefits the ongoing work of the Foundation and allows ASF to further our mission of strengthening ties between Scotland and the United States through the pursuit of contemporary social, cultural, educational and business activities. It is the most significant event for the ASF during the year and the selection of Honorees is done with much thought and deliberation.