Prospect editor Bronwen Maddox presents this year's top think tank with a tank top
Prospect held its 11th annual think tank awards last night, presented by Vince Cable, the business secretary and Bronwen Maddox, Prospect’s editor. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) claimed the top prize.
Prospect’s awards, described on Radio 4 as “the Oscars of the think tank world,” received a record number of entries from both inside and outside the UK. The ceremony was held at a packed Church House in Westminster.
Accepting the top prize on behalf of NIESR, Jonathan Portes quipped that while he was delighted with the prize, he was not sure how much impact the NIESR’s critique of the government’s economic policy was having.
Speaking after the ceremony, Portes said: “I am delighted with this award, which reflects the work not just of current NIESR staff but also my
Enrique Mendizabal
Well done on a great contribution to the policy and think tank communities. More than the Oscars this is a great opportunity to get to know these organisations in much more detail and unpack their own work just as they try, often, to unpack the workings of government. I’ve posted a short commentary on the awards and the event here: http://wp.me/pYCOD-hs