HONOREES—Honorees, stand-ins and scholarship winners are, from left: James German, standing in for Vanessa German; Officer of the year honoree Chief Russell Carlino; honoree Roxanne Renay Platter; scholarship winner DeJour Young; Louie Allen, standing in for his mother Emma Rhodes; and honoree Donald Giddens. (Photos by J.L. Martello)
The Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives hosted its William H. Moore Awards and Scholarship Luncheon at the River’s Casino, Allegheny Room, on the North Shore.
The theme was: “NOBLE recognizing volunteers who give of themselves to service others.” Awards nominees included Emma Rhodes, Vanessa German, retired Pa. State Trooper David Giddens and Roxanne Plater. Chief Russell Carlino was awarded the NOBLE Officer of the Year honor. Proceeds from the event will benefit NOBLE’s scholarship and youth programs. PRESIDENT—Pittsburgh NOBLE President Gregory Rogers gives closing remarks. DIANE RICHARD, mistress of ceremonies, gives greetings. MAURITA BRYANT, assistant chief and NOBLE Region II vice president, tells everyone about NOBLE. DEJOUR YOUNG, scholarship winner, gives thanks after being presented with the scholarship. OFFICER OF THE YEAR—Gregory Rogers presents Chief Russell Carlino with the NOBLE “Officer of the Year” award. AWARD WINNER—Ted Johnson presents Donald Giddens with his award.
