30th Annual Iota Phi Achievement Dinner

Please join us at the 30th Annual Iota Phi Achievement Dinner hosted by the Iota Phi Foundation in collaboration with the Iota Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM in the Rivers Casino Event Center. Dinner will be served promptly at 6:00 PM. The Mistress of Ceremonies for this Black Tie Optional event is Orlana Darkins-Drewery. 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 Calvin Stemley during dinner and The Dawg Team Funk Band with DJ Jamaal Gosa from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM.

to see pictures from last year.

BUSINESS

• Jaime Younger - Young Brothers Bar

EDUCATION

• Dr. Evon Walters - Community College of Allegheny County

MEDICINE

• Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah - Akoma United
• Dr. Rickquel Tripp - Akoma United

COMMUNITY ADVOCACY

• Al Valentine - 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania

SYLVESTER PACE HUMANITARIAN

• Mel Blount - Mel Blount Youth Leadership Initiative

EMERGING LEADER

• Kahlil Darden - Young Black Motivated Kings and Queens (YBMKQ)

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

• Dr. Regina Holley - PA Youth Vote

CHAIRMAN'S AWARD

• Reverend Dr. William Curtis - Mt. Ararat Baptist Church

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

• Akita Donald - AD99 Solutions Foundation

OMEGA MAN OF THE YEAR

• Ronald D. Privette

Ashton Buckner, Taylor Allderdice High School

Quinton Garland, Mt. Lebanon High School

McKenzie Morrison, Oakland Catholic High School

Mikayla Sharif, Taylor Allderdice High School

Skylar Still, Winchester Thurston School

PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING this important community event by purchasing a table, submitting an ad in the program book, or serving as a sponsor. All proceeds benefit our various programs and services offered throughout the year.

The Iota Phi Foundation is a tax-exempt organization (EIN# 23-2907335). We are 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.

Event Venue

Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh, United States