MORTON STANFIELD JR., DINNER CHAIR (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)
Scouting America’s Laurel Highlands Council hosted the 36th Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Awards Dinner on Feb. 20, 2025, at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel, Station Square. It was a night dedicated to celebrating individuals and organizations who work tirelessly to ensure that all young people, regardless of background, have access to the life-changing experiences Scouting America offers.
The evening featured keynote speaker Oscar Harris, Eagle Scout, renowned architect, artist, and author, who shared his inspiring journey of resilience, mentorship and service. Three community leaders were honored for their dedication to fostering equity and inclusion: George Robinson II, Director of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, UPMC; Robert M. Lavelle, Advocate and former leader at Lavelle Real Estate; and Darrell Smalley, Leader at Ernst & Young LLP.
HONOREE DARRELL SMALLEY
INVOCATION BY REV. JERMAINE MCKINLEY
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES, WTAE’S CHANDI CHAPMAN
DANIELLE PARSON, PROGRAM CHAIR, SPEAKS ON THE IMPACT OF SCOUTING.
HONOREE ROBERT M. LAVELLE
HONOREE GEORGE ROBINSON II
