BGC's 22nd Annual Aggie Brose Awards Luncheon

Join us to honor members of our community with the Aggie Brose Award for their excellence in community building in Pittsburgh.
About this Event

The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation (BGC) is proud to host the 22nd Annual Aggie Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 20, 2026, at the Priory Grand Hall on the North Side This year’s luncheon will also celebrate a major milestone, 50 years of The Bloomfield-Garfield corporation

2026 Aggie Awards Luncheon

Friday, November 20, 2026Priory Grand Hall

614 Pressley St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Doors Open: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: Noon–12:45 p.m.
Awards Ceremony: 12:45–1:45 p.m.

D.S. Kinsel, Host
D.S. Kinsel is an award-winning Pittsburgh artist, creative entrepreneur and co-founder of BOOM Concepts, a creative incubator supporting artists from historically underrepresented communities. Through his art, mentorship and community engagement, he helps expand opportunities for artists and young people.

Lauren Byrne Connelly, Keynote Speaker
Lauren Byrne Connelly is Director of Allegheny County Economic Development, where she leads efforts focused on economic growth, housing and neighborhood revitalization. Inspired by her grandmother, Aggie Brose, she brings more than 20 years of experience in community and economic development.

2026 Aggie Awardees:William “Bill” Cornell, Psychotherapist, Author and Educator Nasir Crownie, Software Engineering Associate at Capital One Cathy Niederberger, Retired Executive Vice President of Community Development Banking at PNC Bank Scott Brown, Retired Vice President and Community Investment Manager at Citizens Bank

In addition to honoring these four Pittsburghers, BGC will recognize the families who signed its original charter, bringing the organization’s story full circle by celebrating the people who helped get it started.