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Join us for the 30th Annual Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala, an evening that brings together leaders, partners, and community members committed to advancing opportunity across our region. This milestone celebration will take place under the theme Unfinished Work. Unstoppable Will., reflecting both the progress we have made and the work that remains.
Proceeds from the gala directly support the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s programs that expand access to employment, strengthen economic mobility, and empower individuals and families to achieve long-term self-sufficiency. By attending, you are investing in proven solutions that help build a more equitable and resilient Pittsburgh.
Together, we will honor leaders whose impact inspires continued action, celebrate 30 years of progress, and reaffirm our collective commitment to ensuring opportunity is accessible to all.
Quick Details
When?
Friday, March 20, 2026
6:00 PM EDT - 11:00 PM EDT
Where?
The Westin Pittsburgh, Grand Ballroom
1000 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Honorees
Evan Frazier
Evan Frazier is founder and CEO of The Advanced Leadership Institute, which partners with Carnegie Mellon University to develop African American executives for C-suite leadership. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Community Affairs at Highmark Health.
Sala Udin
Sala Udin is a civil rights icon who participated in Mississippi Freedom Summer in 1964 and served ten years on Pittsburgh City Council. He established the Citizen's Police Review Board and continues his advocacy through the Coro Center for Civic Leadership.
Justice Cynthia A. Baldwin
Justice Cynthia A. Baldwin made history as the first African American woman elected to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and served on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. She has also chaired the boards of Penn State University and the Fulbright Association.
Our Committee
Board Co-Chairs:
Mark Rendulic and Karen Farmer White
Interim President & CEO:
Esther L. Bush
Vice President, Programs and Services:
Victoria Goins
Event Planner:
Fantasy Zellars
Marketing Executive:
Karim Alsharif
Development Coordinator:
Schaefer King
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Corporate Allies
Champions
Partners