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Officer John Smith, 2019 Awardee

Archives: Press Releases

16 individuals to receive Carnegie Medal for acts of extraordinary heroism

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Colin Cavada

In its final announcement of 2022, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 16 civilians who risked their lives to save others, including a trio that rescued a man …

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Carnegie Hero Fund welcomes 4 new board members

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Jewels Phraner

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2022 – The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission is pleased to announce the election of four new members at its Sept. 13 meeting. Alex DiClaudio is a founding …

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8 police officers among 17 named Carnegie heroes

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Jewels Phraner

In its third announcement of 2022, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 17 civilians who risked their lives to save others, including eight police officers who went above …

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Carnegie Hero Fund appoints director of operations to lead organization’s day-to-day activities

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Jewels Phraner

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 1, 2022 – The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission is adding to its leadership team with the appointment of Melissa Wade as Director of Operations effective Tuesday, Sept. 6, …

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Hero Fund President Eric P. Zahren elected Commission Chair, long-time head Mark Laskow elected Chair Emeritus

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Jewels Phraner

At its annual meeting on June 21, 2022, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission elected President Eric P. Zahren to serve as the Commission’s chair, effective immediately. Mr. Zahren, who will …

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16 individuals to receive Carnegie Medal for acts of extraordinary heroism

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Jewels Phraner

In its second announcement of 2022, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 16 civilians who risked their lives to save others, including a retired NFL defensive end who …

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18 Americans to receive Carnegie Medal for acts of extraordinary heroism

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Jewels Phraner

In its first announcement of 2022, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 18 civilians who risked their lives to save others. Each will receive the Carnegie Medal, North …

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17 Americans to receive Carnegie Medal for acts of extraordinary heroism

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Jewels Phraner

In its final announcement of 2021, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 17 civilians who risked their lives for others. Each will receive the Carnegie Medal, North America’s …

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18 will receive Carnegie Medal for acts of extraordinary heroism; seven posthumously

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Jewels Phraner

Sept. 22, 2021 — In its third announcement of 2021, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 18 civilians who risked their lives for others. Each will receive the …

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Hero Fund joins U.S. National Heroes Day initiative

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Jewels Phraner

July 20, 2021; Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Ed Perlmutter and Jason Crow, representing Colorado’s sixth and seventh districts, introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to …

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18 will receive Carnegie Medal for acts of extraordinary heroism; five posthumously

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Jewels Phraner

June 23, 2021 — In its second announcement of 2021, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 18 civilians who risked their lives for others. Each will receive the …

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Brave of Heart Fund draws support from Carnegie Hero Fund Commission

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Jewels Phraner

Donations will help family members of healthcare workers and volunteers who lost their lives to COVID-19 PITTSBURGH, PA– The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission has donated $100,000 to the Brave of …

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18 will receive Carnegie Medal for acts of extraordinary heroism; including one man who will posthumously receive second Carnegie Medal

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Jewels Phraner

March 24, 2021 — The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission today announced that 18 people will receive North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism for risking their lives for others in …

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17 civilian heroes named for acts of heroism will receive Carnegie Medal

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Jewels Phraner

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2020 — The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission today announced 17 people will receive the highest honor for civilian heroism in the U.S. and Canada for risking their …

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86-year-old oldest-ever Carnegie Medal recipient among 17 named Carnegie heroes

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Jewels Phraner

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 22, 2020 — The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission today announced 17 people have been named Carnegie heroes for entering into mortal danger to rescue others. They each will …

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Carnegie Hero Fund Commission commits to honor COVID-19 heroes

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Carnegie Hero Fund

PITTSBURGH, June 23, 2020 — The Hero Fund announced today that it will create a special committee to look at ways to recognize and honor those who have willingly placed …

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15 named Carnegie heroes for acts of extraordinary heroism

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Jewels Phraner

PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2020 – The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission today announced 15 people have been named Carnegie heroes for entering into mortal danger to rescue others. They each will …

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Hero Fund lauds COVID-19 first responders and front-line personnel

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Carnegie Hero Fund

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission would like to recognize the doctors, nurses, researchers, and healthcare workers, who have gone above and beyond, working to save the …

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18 named Carnegie heroes for acts of extraordinary heroism

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Jewels Phraner

PITTSBURGH, March 17, 2020 — The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission today announced 17 Americans and one Canadian have been named Carnegie heroes for entering into mortal danger to rescue others. …

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18 recognized nationally for extraordinary heroism

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Jewels Phraner

PITTSBURGH—Eighteen individuals will receive a Carnegie Medal – the highest honor for civilian heroism in the U.S. and Canada – for risking their lives while trying to save others from …

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