At the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gala on September 6, community members came together to celebrate the progress made in our region’s arts and culture landscape and the people who make it all possible. For the second year in a row, the Cultural Trust was proud to honor three outstanding individuals through the 2025 Icon Awards.

In the videos below, you can hear from the Icon Awardees themselves and a few people whose lives and work have been deeply touched by their brightness.

Meet This Year's Honorees

Sylvia Fields: Outstanding Leadership

A coalition builder whose sharp insights have helped countless nonprofits move the needle on critical community issues.

The Burke Family and The Grable Foundation: Outstanding Community Impact

A family and foundation whose unwavering dedication to childhood well-being is transforming lives across our region.

Christopher Hahn: Outstanding Artistic Contributions

An artistic virtuoso whose keen ear and bold approach have left a lasting mark on the world of opera.