The Iota Phi Foundation Hosts Their 29th Annual Achievement Dinner on Nov 18th

PITTSBURGH, PA, November 17, 2023 (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — The Iota Phi Foundation in partnership with the Iota Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosts their 29th Annual Achievement Dinner on November 18, 2023 at Rivers Casino (Event Center). Dinner at 6:00 PM and Awards at 6:45 PM.  The purpose of the event is to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans in their respective fields and their exemplary service to the community. It is also a time to celebrate talented local graduating high school seniors and support their aspirations by providing them with scholarships. 

 

Evan Allen, Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy
Zaire Dinkins, Mt. Lebanon High School
Nia Hart, Plum Senior High School
Malynn Jones, Pittsburgh Obama Academy of International Studies
Patrick Livsey, Central Catholic High School

 

The professionals receiving Exemplary Service Awards are:

Business: Ernest Groover Jr., ProTech Compliance Inc.
Education: Gretchen, Generett, PhD., Duquesne University
Education: William Generett Jr, JD., Duquesne University
Medicine: Tracey D. Conti, MD., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine/UPMC
Community Advocacy: Marimba Milliones, Hill Community Development Corporation
Humanitarian: Pastor Brian James Edmonds, Macedonia Church of Pittsburgh
Emerging Leader: Nelson Cooper, PNC Bank
Undergraduate Omega Man of the Year: Tyrell Minniefield
Graduate Omega Man of the Year: William Blackburn
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

 

 

 

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ABOUT IOTA PHI FOUNDATION
Iota Phi Foundation Overview:
The Iota Phi Foundation is a brotherhood of educated Black men who dedicate their passion, expertise, and resources to improve the quality of life for people in the greater Pittsburgh region by empowering Black youth, families, and communities. The Iota Phi Foundation’s vision is to use our rich tradition and intergenerational network to create relationships and programs that transform communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. We recently acquired Anderson Manor which is a mansion and historical landmark in one of Pittsburgh’s oldest African American communities (Manchester). Anderson Manor where we host a wide range of programs, services, and events throughout the year.