Pritzker Prize jury independence stressed after Thomas Pritzker's Epstein ties revealed
Thomas Pritzker has resigned as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation after it was revealed that he had been in contact with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Nevertheless, he remains involved with several organizations, including the Pritzker Foundation as a director and vice president, and he continues as director, chairman, and president of the Hyatt Foundation, which established the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Newly released documents show Pritzker maintained his relationship with Epstein even after Epstein's conviction for sex crimes against a minor. In response, the Pritzker Prize emphasized its commitment to conducting its selection process independently. This esteemed award, honoring exceptional architects, grants $100,000 and a bronze medallion each year. The announcement for the next winner, typically in early March, may be delayed slightly.
Key facts
- Thomas Pritzker resigned as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
- He remains director and vice president of the Pritzker Foundation.
- He is director and president of the Pritzker Family Philanthropic Fund.
- He is director, chairman and president of the Hyatt Foundation.
- The Hyatt Foundation established the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
- Epstein files show Pritzker maintained contact with Epstein after his guilty plea.
- The Pritzker Prize stressed the jury's independence in a statement to The New York Times.
- The next laureate announcement is expected to be slightly delayed from early March.
Entities
Institutions
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Pritzker Foundation
- Pritzker Family Philanthropic Fund
- Hyatt Foundation
- Pritzker Architecture Prize
- The New York Times