2026 Year In Review
Thank You for an Incredible Year!
It was a great year for Pittsburgh Magazine’s Women & Business Awards presented by S&T Bank.
We met 16 extraordinary women, we were inspired by 4 powerful keynote speakers, and we gathered throughout the year to celebrate leadership, community and success in business.
Here are the highlights:
January/February Awards 2026
February 26, 2026
Alloy 26
Keynote Speaker: Patrice Matamoros, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania
Topic: Lead your way: Practical Strategies for Women to Grow and Succeed
Honorees:
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Melanie Raymond — Concrete Queen
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Terina Hicks — Cobbler World
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Tammy Thompson — Catapult Pittsburgh
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Nicole McLean — Mediterra Cafe
Benefiting UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation of Pittsburgh
May Awards 2026
May 19, 2026
National Aviary
Keynote Speaker: Megan Baker, Founder & CEO of The Baker Agency
Topic: From Breaking News to Breaking Barriers: My Journey from TV Reporter/Anchor to Communications Entrepreneur
Honorees:
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Michelle Latta – Rebel Fox
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Vicki Loucks – Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare
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Danielle McGinnis – Cutting Edge Operations
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Jessica Miller –Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.
Benefiting UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation of Pittsburgh
July Awards 2026
July 8, 2026
The Distillery Complex
Keynote Speaker: Nayli Russo, Founder of Russo Leadership
Topic: Nobody Leads in Perfect Conditions: Three Moves Under Pressure
Honorees:
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Justine Russo – PITT OHIO
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Khamil Bailey – Cocoapreneur Pgh
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Gabrielle Morella – Morella & Associates Attorneys at Law
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Sarah Mayer – Shift Collaborative
Benefiting Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
September/October Awards 2026
October 8, 2026
MuseumLab
Keynote Speaker: Mary Richter, Founder & CEO, Mosaic Soup LLC
Topic: Lessons from a Career Change: Progress, Perspective, and Purpose
Honorees:
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Carol A Fisher – Dance on the Go
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Jennifer Boczar-Dintini – 3G SECURITY SOLUTIONS
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Leah Friedman – Ryan Shazier Fund
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Megan Terrell – Howmet Aerospace
