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Urban Affairs Coalition Celebrates 54 Years of Community Impact at its Annual Awards & Networking Breakfast


The Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) celebrates its 54th Anniversary with its community service awards and premier networking breakfast event on November 17. Four prominent community leaders ? Calvin G. Butler Jr., Exelon; Jeffrey Lurie, Philadelphia Eagles; Estelle Richman, The Civic Coalition to Save Lives; and Independence Blue Cross ? are being recognized for exemplifying the event's theme, Stronger Together: The Power of Coalition.

"These outstanding honorees have made a tremendous impact on our region and show the true power of what we can do when we work together," said Sharmain Matlock-Turner, CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition. "We are so proud to honor these leaders for their dedication and commitment, and for the impact their work has made on individuals' lives."

Together with our presenting sponsors, Exelon Corporation, PECO, and Merck & Co. Inc., we are looking forward to an exciting morning.

WHAT:

The breakfast convenes and connects influencers from around the City and is an essential fundraising event for continuing UAC's goal of accomplishing together what no one organization can do alone. Nearly 1,000 leaders in business, government, and nonprofits are expected to attend this year's breakfast. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are still available here.

 

WHEN:

Friday, November 17, 2023, at 7:45 a.m.

 

WHERE:

Pennsylvania Convention Center

1101 Arch Street

Grand Ballroom

Philadelphia, PA 19107

 

WHO:

--Sharmain Matlock-Turner, CEO, Urban Affairs Coalition

--Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, Chair, Urban Affairs Coalition Board of Directors

--Niki Hawkins, Vice President of Community Engagement, 6ABC, will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies

 

HONOREES:

This year's "Doer" Award will be presented to Calvin G. Butler, Jr., President and CEO of Exelon. This annual award is given to a leader who is action-oriented and works toward creating opportunity for all. Calvin's commitment to fostering diversity and partnership with individuals and organizations is creating a more equitable future in Philadelphia.

 

The Living Legacy Award is presented to a distinguished community leader who has made exceptional contributions to improve the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region, making it a better place to live, work, and play. Jeffrey Lurie, Chairman & CEO, Philadelphia Eagles, is this year's recipient, in recognition of his strong commitment to serving the community through various charitable initiatives, including the Eagles Youth Partnership, founded in 1995.

 

This year's Community Leadership Award will be presented to Estelle Richman, Executive Director, The Civic Coalition to Save Lives, in recognition of her visionary leadership and commitment to fostering the Coalition's mission of improving life chances for youth and young adults. Under Estelle's leadership, The Civic Coalition to Save Lives is bending the curve on gun violence in Philadelphia through intervention work with the highest-risk individuals.

 

UAC's Founders' Award recognizes UAC partners for their distinguished, long-term service to the Coalition and its communities, rooted in the principles of its founders. President & CEO Gregory Deavens will accept this year's Founders' Award on behalf of Independence Blue Cross. Independence Blue Cross' commitment to advancing equitable whole-person health care, reducing racial and economic health inequities and integrating physical and behavioral health care is the foundation for the rich partnership with UAC.

 

About the Urban Affairs Coalition

The Urban Affairs Coalition unites government, business, neighborhoods, and individual initiatives to improve the quality of life in the region, build wealth in urban communities, and solve emerging issues. The Coalition has managed more than $1 billion in public and private funds. Visit www.uac.org to learn more information about the breakfast.



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