The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gala & Icon Awards
September 6, 2025
in the Cultural District
Lead Sponsor
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Board of Trustees, President and CEO Kendra Whitlock Ingram, and the members of the Host Committee invite you to join us for our annual Gala.
This special evening also marks the presentation of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Icon Awards, honoring three individuals whose dedication has shaped our region’s arts and culture.
This year's honorees are:
Award for Outstanding Leadership
Sylvia Fields
Award for Outstanding Artistic Contributions
Christopher Hahn
Award for Outstanding Community Impact
The Burke Family and Grable Foundation
Saturday, September 6, 2025
5 pm
Arrivals, registration, and cocktails
Greer Cabaret Theater
655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
6 pm
Seated dinner
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
237 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
8 pm
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Icon Awards
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
9 pm
Dancing, desserts, and drinks
with Gary Racan & the studio e band
Greer Cabaret Theater and Lounge
Cocktail Attire
Complimentary self-parking
Theater Square Garage
120 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Please RSVP by August 22, 2025.
Host Committee
Barbara and Alan Ackerman
Mary Louise and Chip Babst
Vivian and Bill Benter
Jill and Chuck Brodbeck
Carol Brown
Debra Caplan
Helen Hanna Casey and Stephen Casey
Lynn and Chip Desmone
Malesia Dunn
Carolyn Duronio
Mary Jo and Jack Elliott
Karen and Steven Feinstein
Mary McKinney Flaherty and Mark F. Flaherty
Kim and Curt Fleming, BAIRD
Gretchen and Bill Generett
Lisa Haley
Kim and David Holmberg
Kendra Whitlock Ingram and Ben Ingram
Lynne and Blair Jacobson
Phyllis Kokkila and Bill Davies
Catherine Loevner
Margery Loevner
Sally and Will McCrady
Pamela and Kenneth McCrory
Peggy and Steve McKnight
Kristen and Kevin McMahon
Amy and Mark Mendicino
Shelly and Dan Onorato
Dorothy Pollon
Gabriela and David Porges
Caryn Rubinoff and Craig Dunham
Fern and Stephen Schwartz
Jimmi Sue and Matt Smith
James E. Taylor, PhD
Bonnie and Tom VanKirk
Jeremy Waldrup
Barbara and Bruce Wiegand
Elizabeth and Daniel Wilson
Anne and Sam Zacharias
Lauren and Adam Sufrin
Contact Us
For any questions, contact Jessica Walz, Director of Special Events & Engagement at 412-471-6080 or trustgala@trustarts.org.
The official registration and financial information of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.