Philanthropist Jeanne Pratt has urged rich Australians to give more after she was named the 2013 Victorian of the Year.

The widow of wealthy industrialist, the late Richard Pratt, was today acknowledged for more than 30 years contributing to the arts, including live theatre.

Jeanne Pratt has been named Victoria of the Year.

Mrs Pratt said she believed the award was the result of her philanthropic work and encouraged all Australians, especially the wealthy, to dig deep for charity.

“Possibly I’ve achieved this award for philanthropy and I want to say that philanthropy is fun,” Mrs Pratt said.