Awards of Excellence
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Awards of Excellence

Join us on Monday, December 4 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. for Achieva's 2023 Awards of Excellence at the Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh. 

Elena LaQuartra, Emcee

Elena LaQuartra, Emcee 

2023 Honorees

  • Excellence in Advocacy - Alex Brown
  • Excellence in Community Awareness - Sarah Dielman Perry, Director of Economic Opportunity, Neighborhood Allies
  • Excellence in Employment - Carla Escribano, Director of Food Services, Quaker Valley School District
  • Excellence in Family Supports - Shawn Miller
  • Excellence in Legal Services - East End Trial Group
  • Yvonne Zanos Excellence in Media - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial Board
  • Excellence in Professional Service - Dr. Erin Grimm, Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3
  • Excellence in Volunteerism - Kimberly Jackson
  • Marsha S. Blanco Excellence in Community Leadership - Meredith Peterson, Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh
  • Joe Ott Award - Lisa Martinelli
  • Tony Leech Award - Kara Tjernlund
  • Cecil & David Rosenthal Community Award - Chris Jagielski
  • Sattler Humanitarian Award - Stephan Hubbard
If you would like to join in as a Sponsor, click here for Sponsorship Opportunities.

Questions or to RSVP, please contact Peggie Watson at 412.995.5000 x420.

Thanks To Our 2023 Sponsor

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Achieva's Awards of Excellence to Honor Inspirational People who Impact the Disability Community

Achieva's Awards of Excellence to Honor Inspirational People who Impact the Disability Community

On December 13th at 6 p.m., Achieva will host its annual Awards of Excellence during a livestream event, available for all to enjoy at www.achieva.info/aoe2021.

Recognizing Excellence in Our Community

Recognizing Excellence in Our Community

Every year, Achieva holds its "Awards of Excellence" event to recognize citizens and organizations that are extraordinary, or have done or achieved extraordinary things, when it comes to helping people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance.

Cecil and David Rosenthal Community Award" to be Presented at the Awards of Excellence

Cecil and David Rosenthal Community Award" to be Presented at the Awards of Excellence

Each December, ACHIEVA honors the people and businesses who share its vision, aspiring for a community where disability is a distinction that makes no difference. On December 11th, ACHIEVA will host its annual Awards of Excellence at the Sheraton, Station Square. The awards ceremony begins at 6 p.m.