Awards of Excellence

Awards of Excellence

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Achieva's 2024 Awards of Excellence occurred on Monday, December 9 at the Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh. 

Clear acrylic awards set on a table

2024 Honorees

 
 

Excellence in Advocacy

Michelle Walker

Excellence in Community Awareness

John Vento and Ron Esser

Excellence in Employment

Marvin Sheppard headshot
Marvin Sheppard

Excellence in Legal Services

Marielle Hazen headshot
Marielle Hazen

Yvonne Zanos Excellence in Media

Megan Tomasic headshot
Megan Tomasic

Excellence in Professional Service

Heather Sedlacko headshot
Heather Sedlacko

Excellence in Volunteerism

Kayla Frattini headshot
Kayla Frattini

Tony Leech Award

Ira Hall headshot
Ira Hall

Cecil and David Rosenthal Community Award

Richard Pavicic headshot
Richard Pavicic

Marsha S. Blanco Excellence in Community Leadership

Eric Jankoski headshot
Eric Jankoski

Joe Ott Award

Rob Unkovic headshot
Rob Unkovic

Sattler Humanitarian Award

Steve Perlman and Rick Rader pose together
Dr. Steve Perlman and Dr. Rick Rader
Teresa Chih-May Lee Award for Empowered Living
Jon Lee poses with his mother, Teresa Chih-May Lee
Jon Lee
 

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

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.