29th Annual Iota Phi Achievement Dinner 

Please join the Iota Phi Foundation of Pittsburgh at the 29th Annual Iota Phi Achievement Dinner hosted by the Iota Phi Foundation in collaboration with the Iota Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 

The celebration will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 5:30 – 8:30 PM in the Rivers Casino Event Center. The Mistress of Ceremonies for this Black Tie Optional event is Talia Kirkland of WPXI-TV News. There will also be dancing and entertainment featuring DJ Mac Daddy from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

They will celebrate the accomplishments of a wide range of leaders in the Pittsburgh region and honor five local high school seniors with college scholarships. 

Click here to purchase tickets. 

2023 EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD WINNERS

BUSINESS

  • Ernie Groover, ProTech Compliance

E DUCATION

  • Gretchen Generett, PhD., Duquesne University
  • William Generett Jr, JD., Duquesne University

MEDICINE

  • Tracey D. Conti, MD, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

COMMUNITY ADVOCACY

  • Marimba Milliones, Hill Community Development Corporation

SYLVESTER PACE HUMANITARIAN

  • Pastor Brian James Edmonds, Macedonia Church of Pittsburgh

EMERGING LEADER

  • Nelson Cooper, PNC Financial Services Group

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

  • Doris Carson-Williams, African American Chamber of Commerce

CHAIRMAN’S AWARD

  • Monica Ruiz, Casa San Jose’

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

  • Mayor Ed Gainey, City of Pittsburgh

NOTE: The college scholarship award winners will be announced in October.

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