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With over 200 people in attendance, the most since prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mon Valley Initiative celebrated the past year of progress and an incredible group of community members and organizations.
MVI’s Annual Dinner and Community Awards ceremony took place on October 17 at the McKeesport Palisades Event Center. Every year, the event provides an opportunity for communities throughout the Mon Valley region to come together in celebration, honoring the programs and people that are the backbone of the Mon Valley region.
The Regional Partnership Awards, chosen by MVI’s Board of Directors, were given to vendors of Mon Valley Initiative’s Produce Marketplace, which has now served the Clairton area for over five years. The vendors are crucial partners in making the making the market a reliable, one-stop-shop for local residents.
Other awards were given to Thomas Wayne Graham by MVI’s Workforce Development and Financial Coaching team and a number of individuals and organizations nominated by local community development corporations and members of the community.
The full list of awardees includes:
Given to organizations working in partnership with Mon Valley Initiative on a project, program, or issue for the betterment of the Mon Valley
Given to an individual or employer that has made a commitment to working in coordination with Mon Valley Initiative to help individuals find meaningful work and achieve financial stability
Nominated by residents of the Mon Valley and given to individuals or organizations that have gone above and beyond in service to their community
During the ceremony, Laura R. Zinski, Mon Valley Initiative CEO, said, “MVI’s tagline is ‘working together to unite communities.’ We take this role very seriously and, over the years, have adapted to the changing needs of the communities in which we work…Each year that we have this event, it is exciting to see so many Mon Valley community members and leaders in one room.”
The event and MVI’s work throughout the year would not be possible without the support of the evening’s sponsors, including our presenting sponsors BNY, PNC Bank, and Disaster Restoration Services.
You can view this year’s full program book here.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and congratulations to all of the awardees!
