MVI Annual Dinner & Community Awards

Join us for this year’s ceremony!

October 23, 2025 at 6 P.M., McKeesport Palisades Event Center

Each year, Mon Valley Initiative celebrates the region’s progress while honoring the partners and community leaders that made it possible at our Annual Dinner & Community Awards Ceremony. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at the McKeesport Palisades Event Center.

Awards presented at the ceremony will include:

  • Community Partner of the Year Awards, awarded by fellow community members for outstanding community service.

  • H.J. Heinz Award for Community Service, awarded to an individual that has worked diligently to promote and further the resurgence of the Mon Valley region.

  • Regional Partnership Award, awarded to an individual/organization that has made a commitment to working with MVI on a program, project, or issue.

To view this year’s program book, click here.

  • Ticket sales have now ended. If you have already purchased a ticket and have questions, please reach out to Grant Cole at gcole@monvalleyinitiative.com or 412-464-4000 ext. 4024.

  • The ceremony will be held at the McKeesport Palisades Event Center at 501 Water St, McKeesport, PA 15132. There are two parking lots surrounding the venue and one on the other side of Lysle Blvd.

    To view the venue and surrounding parking lots prior to the event on Google Maps, click here.

  • Awardees receive a free ticket for themselves and a guest. Additional tickets can be purchased at the link above.

    For any questions, contact Grant Cole, MVI Communications & External Relations Manager, at gcole@monvalleyinitiative.com.

  • Organizations that have sponsored the event receive free tickets. To view information on each sponsorship level and number of tickets received, click here.

    For any questions regarding your sponsorship, contact Grant Cole, MVI Communications & External Relations Manager, at gcole@monvalleyinitiative.com.

  • Contact Grant Cole, MVI Communications & External Relations Manager, at gcole@monvalleyinitiative.com or fill out our contact form.