Prize for Civility in Public Life in Pennsylvania
To honor public officials in Pennsylvania from both sides of the political spectrum who have conducted themselves with noteworthy civility.
To honor public officials in Pennsylvania from both sides of the political spectrum who have conducted themselves with noteworthy civility.
To honor Allegheny students who exhibit a depth and breadth of activities, roles, responsibilities, and years of involvement that have a significant impact on civility and respect on the campus and beyond.
2019 Pennsylvania Prize
The third annual Allegheny College Prize for Civility in Public Life in Pennsylvania was awarded to the four chairs of the Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Reform Caucus — Senators Art Haywood and Camera Bartolotta, and Representatives Sheryl Delozier and Jordan Harris. The four legislators were presented with the prize for their efforts to build bipartisan consensus on reforms to the state’s criminal justice system; with the ultimate goal of reducing recidivism and helping individuals who have learned from past mistakes re-enter into the workforce.
2018 Pennsylvania Prize
The second annual Allegheny College Prize for Civility in Public Life in Pennsylvania was awarded to former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent and Democratic state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale. The pair was presented with the prize for their efforts to work across the political aisle to get things accomplished for the betterment of the Commonwealth, an increasingly rare action in today’s hyper partisan climate.
2017 Pennsylvania Prize
The inaugural Allegheny College Prize for Civility in Public Life in Pennsylvania to Alan Novak and T.J. Rooney, former chairs of Pennsylvania’s Republican and Democratic state parties. In the years since their time as party chairmen, they have come together to form a successful company that focuses on consensus building, leadership development and strategic communications.
