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2026 Power of Red: A Celebration of Heroes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 7 AM
Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA
Join the American Red Cross of Southwestern Pennsylvania at the 2026 Power of Red: A Celebration of Heroes! The American Red Cross of Southwestern Pennsylvania will honor individuals who have demonstrated heroism through extraordinary acts of courage, kindness, dedication and service to the community.
Dress attire is business professional.
Nominate a Hero for the 2026 Event!
Hero Categories
Fire Safety Hero
Presented to a professional or volunteer firefighter whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty, or to a citizen whose lifesaving action involved a fire.
Law Enforcement Hero
Presented to a law enforcement agent whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty.
Medical Hero
Presented to a medical professional, an organization or citizen whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty.
911 Dispatch Hero
Presented to a 911 dispatcher whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty.
Adult Good Samaritan Hero (18 years and older)
Presented to a citizen who used lifesaving training skills to save someone's life, or who otherwise made the community a safer place to live.
Youth Good Samaritan Hero (17 years and younger)
Presented to a citizen who used lifesaving training skills to save someone's life, or who otherwise made a difference in the community.
Military Hero
Presented to a member of the armed forces (active or retired, commissioned or noncommissioned) whose heroic action went above and beyond the call of duty.
Animal Rescue Hero
Presented to a citizen who used lifesaving training skills to save an animal's life, or to an animal that helped save a human's life.
Community Impact Hero
Presented to an individual, community group, neighborhood organization or local company that demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in the community.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Ashley Britton at 717-433-7227.
Sponsorship of the Power of Red is an excellent opportunity for your business to show its support for the American Red Cross and be recognized as a community leader.
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