‘An Evening to Remember’
MONONGAHELA – Monongahela Valley Hospital and its parent company, Mon-Vale Health Resources, will celebrate the organization’s annual Gala May 18.
The theme for the 25th Gala is “An Evening to Remember.”
The black-tie fundraiser benefits MVH, one of only a few dozen independent, nonprofit community hospitals in Western Pennsylvania. The Gala will be held in the Allegheny grand ballroom of the Westin Convention Center and Hotel in Pittsburgh.
A reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7. KDKA-TV news anchor Jennifer Antkowiak will serve as emcee, Finesse, a 14-piece band that has opened for Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago and David Sanborn, will provide the entertainment.
Dimensions in Performance Awards will be presented to four recipients to recognize their dedication to MVH, the health-care system and the community. The awards honor friends, benefactors and members of the health-care family who have distinguished themselves in the areas of philanthropy, board leadership, medicine and civic well-being.
This year’s awardees are:
Rose Award for Dimensions in Philanthropy – First Federal Savings Bank, represented by Patrick G. O’Brien of Amity, president and CEO. The award recognizes members of the community for their benevolence and dedication to the enhancement of quality health care.
Sickman-Levin Award for Dimensions in Medicine – Dr. Nirmal D. Kotwal of Pittsburgh, who is the hospital’s director of pathology. The award honors outstanding physicians who contribute to health care in the mid-Mon Valley.
Pallone Award for Dimensions in Board Leadership – Jeff M. Kotula of Washington, who serves as secretary of the hospital’s board of trustees and the MVHR board of directors. The award recognizes excellence in service to the MVH and MVHR boards.
Gibbons Award for Dimensions in Community Service – Carl Crawley Jr. of New Eagle, an accomplished local athlete and coach who has helped nonprofit organizations, including churches, the Boy Scouts and United Way, throughout his life. The award honors those who are dedicated to the health, social and civic needs of area residents and help to improve the quality of life.
Gala tickets are $175 per person, and tables of 10 are available. For tickets or for more information, call the Office of Fund Development at 724-258-1657.