This year’s Forge Gala will take place on Thursday, April 2.
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.
We encourage you to nominate your organization or a fellow organization to win an award.
Each student organization may submit one nomination per award category. We encourage you to highlight the work, events, and individuals who have made a meaningful impact on your organization and the Pitt community this year.
- Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026
- Voting Period: March 2 – March 24, 2026
- FORGE Gala: April 2, 2026 (Award winners will be recognized and honored at the event.)
Congratulations to the 2025 Award 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