100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania, Inc., in partnership with the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), announce the 2019 honorees of the Women of Color Achievement Awards. A total of nine local women will be recognized for outstanding professional achievement, as well as demonstrating exemplary community service. Sponsored by UPS, PNC and the Pinnacle Group, the event will take place on Thursday, November 7th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street, One Oxford Centre, Suite 411, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The emcee will be Mikey Hood, a lifestyle and entertainment host on KDKA’s morning show ‘Pittsburgh Today Live.’
“The significance of honoring these women and their accomplishments falls directly in line with the motto of the 100 Black Men, ‘What They See is What They'll Be.’ It allows us to expand the dreams of our young women and men who we mentor with the powerful image of people that look like them doing great work,” said Al Valentine, President, 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
“Women are increasingly driving innovation and addressing important local and global challenges. It is paramount that we recognize these contributions and support their continuation. Through the Women of Color Achievement Awards, the Women Presidents’ Organization and 100 Black Men are bringing these achievements and important contributions forward and thereby strengthening and improving our communities,” said Nikki Crate Foster, UPS Business Development, Director of Sales, Mid Atlantic District
“With nearly 2,500 employees who identify as PNC-Certified Women’s Business Advocates, PNC is committed to supporting women who own and run businesses, and our 10-year sponsorship of WPO is one way we bring this commitment to life,” says Beth Marcello, Director of PNC Women’s Business Development. “As a champion of diversity and inclusion ourselves, we proudly embrace WPO’s outreach to Women of Color, and applaud the women of color who are building businesses that strengthen the economy and diversity of the Pittsburgh Region.”
“Pinnacle Group is proud to sponsor the Women of Color Achievement Awards. In celebrating these impressive business leaders, the Women Presidents’ Organization is doing the important work of highlighting the many contributions of women of color in fueling our economy. Congratulations to all the inspirational and accomplished honorees!" said Nina Vaca, CEO/Chairwoman, The Pinnacle Group.
WPO has two chapters in Pittsburgh, both managed by Chapter Chair Yvonne Campos. Each chapter is limited to twenty members in noncompetitive industries. Representative industries in the Pittsburgh chapters include: SaS based businesses; manufacturing and retail; technology; staffing; janitorial services; education; home health care; advertising and media companies; industrial services; pharmaceutical; printing; spas. Entrepreneurs who meet the criteria and are interested in membership can contact Yvonne Campos via email yvonne@campos.com or call her (412) 216-1481.
“We are very proud to continue our ongoing partnership with 100 Black Men with the 22nd Women of Color Achievement Awards, to acknowledge a distinguished group of influential women business leaders in Pittsburgh. Each one is at the peak of her professional achievement, demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities and running multi-million-dollar businesses. They also devote their time and energy to improving the quality of life in our local communities. We salute all these powerful award winners,” said Marsha Firestone Ph.D., President and Founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization.
About 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
Instituted in 1987 as a charitable nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (and United Way Agency Code 885156), 100 Black Men of Western PA, Inc. (The “100”) is dedicated to improving the quality of life and opportunities of the African American community and educational opportunities for African American youth in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. As part of the largest network of African American male mentors and influencers, (100 Black Men of America), the specific focus of the 100 Black Men of Western PA, Inc. is mentoring. Through our platform of Mentoring the 100 Way Across A Lifetime, we provide Four For the Future programmatic initiatives in Education, Health & Wellness, Economic Empowerment and Culture all overlaid by Leadership. Follow us on Twitter @pgh100bm and Instagram @100BlackMenWPA. Like us on Facebook.
About the Women Presidents’ Organization
The WPO is the premier peer advisory organization connecting successful women who own multi-million-dollar companies. Members in chapters across six continents participate in confidential monthly meetings to share business expertise and experience, based on a peer learning methodology designed to accelerate the growth of their businesses to the next level of prosperity. Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator. For more information, please visit our website www.womenpresidentsorg.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @WomenPresidents. Like us on Facebook @TheWPO.
About Mikey Hood
Mikey Hood is a lifestyle and entertainment host on KDKA’s morning show ‘Pittsburgh Today Live’. She is also the founder of PGHSpot.com, a web show that spotlights the leaders, small business owners, and creative innovators in Pittsburgh. In addition, she produces “Neighborhood conversations” which are live community conversations that focus on neighborhood heroes in Homewood and the Hill District. Michelyn has received Pittsburgh magazine’s ‘40 under 40’ award, the New Pittsburgh Courier’s ‘Fab 40’ award and Whirl Magazine’s ‘50 finest’ award.She was very proud to serve as the moderator in a past year Mayoral Debate! She is also a member of the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation. Follow her on Facebook @Mikeyhoodtv and Instagram @MikeyHoodKDKA .
