DARNELL DREWERY AND ORLANA DARKINS DREWERY receiving a proclamation from Melvin Hubbard El. The 2022 SHYNE Awards were presented during a ceremony at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Aug. 7. The SHYNE Awards Foundation is a non-profit organization that recognizes the positive achievements of teens in the Pittsburgh region. Young adults, ages 13 through 19, were recognized for their achievements in: the arts, academics, community service, entrepreneurship, service in ministry, science, overcoming obstacles, leadership, STEM and youth group participation. The annual awards ceremony included guest appearances by local celebrities, entertainment acts and more. (Photos by Courier photographer J.L. Martello)
JOSIAH CHALMERS, SERVICE MINISTRY
CATARA MOORE, LEADERSHIP AWARD
KYLIE EDWARDS, ARTS AWARD
COMMUNITEA CAFE, ILLUMINATION AWARD
MYCA HOPKINS, ACADEMICS AWARD
SKYLAR MORAN, RENAISSANCE AWARD
CHEO STEVENSON, STEM AWARD
RUTH’S WAY INC., YOUTH GROUP AWARD
SRI NIHAL TAMMANA, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD