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2023 Pillar Awards

Our first Pillar Awards Luncheon recognized 27 nominees in five categories,

BWP's 5 Es for Life: Educate, Empower, Encourage, Engage, and Evolve.

With 135 attendees, the awards luncheon united women, men, leaders and supporters - coming together to honor courageous achievements.

2023 Nominees

 

Educate

Chelsey Driskel

Jessica Kamerer

Kimberly Harriel

Lisa Krall

Mj Callaway

Tanisha Bowman

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Empower

Laura Ruschak

Linda Laird Staszewski

Sunnie Fenk

Tiffany Huff Strothers

Tracy Montarti

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Encourage

Christine Lynn McClure

Erika Brunner

Jennifer Riley

Kate Bays

Nicole Lerda

Stephanie Samolovitch

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Engage

Kelly Frost

Laura Freedman

Meesha Gerhart

Megan Wollerton

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Evolve

Catherine Kraynik

Cori Wamsley

Katie Stern

Michelle Kaplan

Racquelle Pakutz

Tarasa Hurley

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2023 Honorees

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2023 Bravery in Action Awardee:
Christine McClure, EdD

Senior Research Scientist,

University of Pittsburgh

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Bravery in Action Honoree
Dr. Christine McClure
University of Pittsburgh

2023 Sponsors

The Hormone Center

Villa Montarti Portrait & Legacy Studio

AhHA! Consulting

Life Force Wellness

K2 Creative Strategies

Decorating Details, LLC

getWITit Pittsburgh

MaxxCole Salon & Skin Spa

Mosaic Soup

Squibb-IT!

PEEL

The Little Fox - Toby's Foundation

Raymond James

The Journey Podcast

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Jordan Bellotti Photography

Steffan Industries, Inc.

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Brave Women Project is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community where all individuals are valued and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We believe diversity strengthens our community and deepens our impact. Our programs are designed to support women of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives as they grow through relationships, professional development, impact, and wellness. To promote equitable access, Brave Women Project offers regular virtual programming and works proactively to accommodate accessibility and mobility needs for in-person events whenever possible.

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Brave Women Project is dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our practices, partnerships, and programming to ensure our work reflects fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all. We strive to create spaces where women feel seen, heard, and empowered to take brave action within their lives and communities.

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