Kate Pugh Explained

Kate Pugh
Occupation:	Historian

Katharine "Kate" Riddell Pugh is a heritage professional.

Career

From 2003 to 2016 Pugh served as the chief executive of the Heritage Alliance.^[1] In February 2017 Pugh became the chairman of the advisory board of the UK Cultural Protection Fund, distributed through the DCMS.^[2] She is a trustee and the honorary secretary of the Afghanistan Society^[3] and of Europa Nostra UK.

Awards

Pugh was awarded an OBE for services to heritage in the 2015 New Year Honours.^[4] She was elected as a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London on 4 April 2019.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Heritage Alliance announces new Chief Executive . Heritage Update . 8 July 2016 . 21 July 2020.
2. Web site: Latest Cultural Protection Fund grants announced . 29 June 2017 . 21 July 2020 . Heritage Update.
3. Web site: About Us . Afghanistan Society . 21 July 2020.
4. Web site: New Year Honours List 2015 . January 2015 . 21 July 2020 . gov.uk.
5. Web site: Mrs Kate Pugh . Society of Antiquaries of London . 21 July 2020.