Achieving Greatness Inc. honors city, county’s finest

2015 AWARDEES—In no particular order: Darla Carvotta; John Walsh, 9-1-1 Communications Division; Detective Brandon Rourke; Corporal Byron Dixon; Gerald Jones; Billy Joe Jordan; Charles A. Saunders; Corporal Sean Eckle; Christine Luffey; Chuck Powell; Detective Christopher Minton; Meghan Black; Sgt. Phillip White; Rodney Brown; William Caye; and Lois Toni McClendon, with Achieving Greatness Inc. CEO Bill Neal. (Not all honorees pictured.)

Not only the finest place to be, but by far the safest place to be was at Achieving Greatness Inc.’s 14th Annual Allegheny County and Pittsburgh Public Service Awards honoring local heroes.
Every major public service department in both the city and the county was recognized and selected representatives were honored for outstanding achievement and service that goes above and beyond the call of duty.
The event has been held each year since 9-11 to call attention to and honor those who protect and serve. It is strongly endorsed and supported by both County Chief Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Mayor Bill Peduto, and co-sponsored by Highmark, Cosmos Technologies, attorneys William Caye, and William and Jack Goodrich.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER—Duquesne University basketball legend Barron B.B. Flenory salutes the honorees. (Photos provided by Achieving Greatness Inc.)

COMMUNITY ACTIVIST—Longtime community activist and talk show host Lois Toni McClendon gives her acceptance speech.

TIME TO REMEMBER—A moment was given to pause, reflect and remember the people who died, or were injured, while serving.

HONOREE AND CO-SPONSOR—Attorney William Caye, right, receives award from Achieving Greatness Inc.’s Administrative Director Lashon Jackson, left, and Marketing Director Elizabeth King.

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Achieving Greatness Inc. honors city, county’s finest

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