The Forge Gala

This annual awards celebration held in April, wraps up the academic year as we celebrate the achievements, innovation, and growth of our student leaders, organizations, and programs. 

More information about the 2027 nominations process and Forge Gala coming soon!

 

Congratulations to the 2026 Award Winners!

Cultural Engagement Award:  Pitt Asian Student Alliance 
Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Community Award: Ballet Club at Pitt 
Off-Campus Engagement Excellence Award: Pitt Dance Marathon 
Student Organization Commitment to Well-Being Award: Delta Alpha Pi Alpha Iota 
Student Organization Sustainability Award: Urban Planning Club 
Collaborative Program of the Year Award: Engineers Without Borders and Plant2Plate 
Community Service Award: Pitt Dance Marathon 
Educational Program of the Year Award: STEP@ Pitt 
Social Program of the Year Award: Pitt Dance Marathon 
Performance of the Year Award: Sounds Like Treble 
Outstanding Program of the Year Award (Budget exceeding $7,500): Pitt Dance Marathon 
Advisor of the Year Award: Mike Dolinger, Pitt Dance Marathon 
Outstanding Student Organization President Award: Paris Keegan, Pitt Dance Marathon 
Outstanding Business Manager Award : Megan Reynaert, Pitt Dance Marathon 
Outstanding Student Government Board (SGB) Member Award: Sofia Doval 
New Student Organization of the Year Award: Bridge the Gap 
Club Sports Organization of the Year Award: Pitt Badminton Club 
Student Organization of the Year Award: Pre-Physician Assistant Association 

 

2025 Winners

Collaborative Program Award: American Medical Student Association

Community Service Award: Food Recovery Heroes

Cultural Program of the Year Award:  Latinx Student Association at the University of Pittsburgh

Educational Program of the Year Award: Smart Women Securities

Outstanding Commitment to Diversity Award:  Latino Medical Student Association

Social Program of the Year:  American Society of Civil Engineers

New Student Organization of the Year Award: Letters of Love at Pitt

Club Sports Organization of the Year: Club Climbing at Pitt

Student Organization of the Year: Pitt Dance Marathon