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SUMMARY:2026 YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Equity Awards
DESCRIPTION:YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s Equity Awards honor regional leaders from our service areas of Allegheny County and surrounding counties in the Southwestern PA region who have influenced our mission to eliminate racism\, empower women\, and promote peace\, justice\, freedom\, and dignity for all. We recognize individuals doing this work across sectors and communities\, particularly women of color. \nThe 2026 Equity Awards will take place on Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Westin Pittsburgh. Get tickets now! \nAt the Equity Awards\, guests can purchase raffle tickets for the opportunity to win items and experiences generously donated by local businesses\, organizations\, and individual supporters\, with every ticket supporting YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s mission. Raffle items have been generously donated by the Andy Warhol Museum\, Ascend Pittsburgh\, Heinz History Center\, Kendra Scott\, National Aviary\, Oakmont Bakery\, Painting with a Twist\, Pittsburgh Opera\, Topgolf Pittsburgh\, and Trader Joe’s. \n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Award Categories\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlly Award – Honors an individual or group that has taken on the role of ally\, advocate\, and champion to women of color. We especially welcome nominations of those who do not identify as women of color for this award. \nBridge Builder Award – Honors an individual or group that identifies as a woman or women whose work or organization remains true to their ethnic heritage and roots as they champion strategic initiatives so that the Greater Pittsburgh of our future centers and engages women of color. \nCreative Arts & Innovation Award – Honors the creativity of an individual or group that identifies as a woman or women involved in the arts or social media initiatives that bring public attention to the empowerment of women\, especially women of color\, and empower an audience through awareness\, education\, and inspiration. \nEmerging Leader Award – Honors those who identify as a young woman\, age 24 or younger\, whose voice and actions interrupt the status quo to make a difference in their community by serving as a leader in any way to ensure that equity stays in the forefront. \nHeroine Award – Honors those who identify as women and exhibit innovation in ensuring vital products or services reach those in need. They have exhibited courageous achievements while serving their community and are doing work that may be underpaid and undervalued by many. \n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Honorees\n\n\n\n\n\nAlly Award – Nicole Henninger\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBridge Builder Award – Melanie Marie Boyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreative Arts & Innovation Award – Mia Hooper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmerging Leader Award – Julia Antunes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeroine Award – Rhonda L. Fleming\, MSOL
URL:https://qburgh.com/event/2026-ywca-greater-pittsburgh-equity-awards/
LOCATION:The Westin Pittsburgh\, 1000 Penn Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="YMCA Greater Pittsburgh":MAILTO:ywca@ywcapgh.org
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