You are cordially invited to attend and support the 28th Annual Iota Phi Achievement Dinner hosted on November 12, 2022 from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Rivers Casino (Event Center).
The Mistress of Ceremonies is Orlana Darkins Drewery for this Black Tie event. We will be celebrating the accomplishments of a wide range of leaders in our region and honoring five local high school seniors with college scholarships. There will be dancing and entertainment featuring DJ Nate Da Barber from approximately 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM.
The award categories are Business, Education, Medicine, Community Advocacy, Sylvester Pace Humanitarian, Emerging Leader, Lifetime Achievement, Omega Man of the Year, and Citizen of the Year. We are proud to announce that the following exemplary leaders will be receiving awards at the 2022 Iota Phi Achievement Dinner:
- Business:Andrew Allen, Owner, Showcase Barbeque
- Education:Dr. Margaret J. Starkes, School Principal, Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Medicine/Health:Dr. Christina Wilds, Director of Health Equity & Disparities, Allegheny Health Network
- Community Advocacy:Denise Head, Executive Director, Mt. Ararat Community Activity Center
- Sylvester Pace Humanitarian:Howard A. Russell Jr., Board President, Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund
- Emerging Leader:Dr. Armani Davis, Chief Talent Recruitment/Development Officer, Shadyside Academy
- Lifetime Achievement:The Honorable Joseph K. Williams III, Judge, Allegheny Court of Common Pleas
- Citizen of the Year:Dr. Trisha M. Gadson, CEO, Jefferson Regional Foundation
- Omega Man of the Year:Michael Howard Sr., Officer Specialist, United States Courts
The Iota Phi Foundation is a group of college-educated African American men who are committed to improving the quality of life of people in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Our vision is to use our rich tradition and intergenerational network to create relationships and programs that transform communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Our signature programs include the Pittsburgh Omega Dr. Carter G. Woodson Saturday Academy, Cooking with the Ques Culinary Program, Cross Cultural Youth Leadership Program, Media Production Bootcamp, Outdoor Adventure Program, Fright Nights at Anderson Manor, Thanksgiving Food Giveaway, Christmas Toy Giveaway, and the Sylvester Pace Historically Black College & University Tour.