16th Annual Women of Achievement Awards

Each year, Cribs for Kids celebrates Women's History Month by hosting the Women of Achievement Awards, acknowledging successful and prominent women in Pittsburgh.

Honorees are nominated and selected based on excellence in their field, making a significant contribution to the betterment of their communities, or outstanding accomplishments for the advancement of women.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event support Cribs for Kids and their life-saving work to prevent infant sleep-related deaths by educating parents and caregivers about the importance of practicing safe sleep for their babies and by providing portable cribs to families who otherwise cannot afford a safe place for their babies to sleep.

In 2023, Cribs for Kids will recognize 20 Women of Achievement, 2 National Women of Achievement awardees, and 4 Junior Women of Achievement at the 16th Annual Women of Achievement Awards.

2023 Women of Achievement Awards Distinguished Honorees

Phyllis Barber: Highmark
Iyana Bridges: The Birthing Hut
Keri Brown: Giant Eagle
Isis Chatman: Ruth's Way, Inc.
Terri Ducsay: Pittsburgh Technical College
Kathi Elliott: Gwen's Girls
Ellen Freeman: Ellen Freeman Immigration Law
Kelly Frost: PEEL: Pittsburgh's Elevated and Emerging Leaders
Natalie Furgiuele: Mon Vale Health Care
Hollie Geitner: Duquesne Light
Blayre Holmes Davis: Pittsburgh Steelers
Stacy Juchno: PNC
Kelli Komondor: K2 Creative, LLC
Sherry Jo Matt: Stop the Judgement Project
Laura Ditka Award for Advocacy & Service
Monica Mendez: Children's Museum Pittsburgh
Nicole Molinaro: Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Vivian Petticord: UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
Latrice Rose: Melanin Mommies Pgh, Inc.
Alexis Trubiani: Clairton City School District
Christy Uffelman: Edge Leadership Solutions
Marissa Vogel: Open Up
Lori Winkler: SSM Cardinal Glennon
National Woman of Achievement: Making the Difference Award

2023 Junior Women of Achievement Honorees

Priyasha Itani: Upper St. Clair High School
Molly McKenna: Mt. Lebanon High School
Ashlynd Warba: Ashlynd's Homeless Project
Audrey Wetterau: Socks With a Mission