THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, RANKIN/MON VALLEY/PITTSBURGH SECTION
Nearly 500 guests filled Stratigos Banquet Center in North Huntingdon for the Rankin/Mon Valley/Pittsburgh Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) 12th Annual Legacy Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 22. This year’s Legacy Awards paid tribute to 24 extraordinary women—each aged 80 and older—for their lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and community empowerment.
Held under the theme “Standing on the Past, Preparing for the Future,” the event was a celebration of resilience, honoring the countless ways the women have shaped and strengthened the region through decades of advocacy, education and civic engagement.
…THE AWARDEES
The honorees ranged from community leaders and educators to grassroots organizers and unsung heroes—embodying the mission of NCNW and carry forward the enduring legacies of Founder Mary McLeod Bethune and past President Dr. Dorothy Height: to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families, and communities.
The afternoon was further elevated by a keynote address from Pennsylvania Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis, who spoke passionately about the enduring legacy of Black women’s leadership and the importance of continuing their work for generations to come.
The luncheon also spotlighted a future changemaker with the presentation of a $1,000 scholarship to Oluwatobiloba Olaore, a standout student from Pittsburgh CAPA.
Filled with reflection, pride and celebration, the 12th Annual Legacy Awards Luncheon served as a bridge between generations—honoring the past while inspiring a collective vision for the future.
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