About the Power of Work Awards
The Power of Work Awards is a celebration of individuals, organizations, and companies who are creating opportunities and removing barriers for a diverse workforce. This work is often done behind the scenes and it is an honor to recognize the award winner’s dedication to seeing their fellow community members thrive.
Our 2024 Power of Work Award Winners:
ADVOCACY AWARD 
Fayette County Plans of Safe Care Family Support Center
An individual, organization, or company that has worked for systemic change in workforce development, creating equitable opportunities for those with disabilities, justice involved, and those facing other barriers.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING AWARD 
Deneene C. Brockington, Senior Program Manager of Product Development & Strategy at UPMC Health Plan and Community Health Choices
An individual, organization, or company that has demonstrated excellence fostering DEIB into the organization structure and further uniting the workforce through training, education, understanding, awareness, and more.
INNOVATION AWARD
The Pop District, The Andy Warhol Museum 
An individual, organization, or company that has demonstrated innovation and creativity in fostering and supporting a diverse workforce through new and inventive ideas and practices.
OPPORTUNITY AWARD 
Community Human Services
An individual, organization, or company that is strategic in creating and implementing hiring practices for a diverse workforce establishing continual professional development and growth opportunities.
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 
Construction Junction
An individual, organization, or company that has displayed advanced sustainability and reuse in their day-to-day operations, has implemented a creative social enterprise, promoted environmental justice, or engaged a diverse workforce in their sustainability efforts.
