2025 Excellence Awards

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The Excellence Awards both celebrate and recognize the exceptional efforts of our Network's advocates, private bar partners, and community leaders. It is a cherished time for our community, as it provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the collective impact of our work, celebrate our successes, and show our appreciation for those who embody our mission of justice for all.

We are proud to honor the 2025 recipients, whose dedication to civil legal aid paves the way toward justice and equality for marginalized and low-income residents of Pennsylvania:
 

Emerging Excellence in Advocacy Award

Richard A.J. Prebil, Esq.

Veterans Advocacy Project Supervising Attorney
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Outstanding Attorney Advocate Award

Maripat Pileggi, Esq.

Divisional Supervising Attorney
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

Kevin Quisenberry, Esq.

Litigation Director
Community Justice Project

Outstanding Non-Attorney Advocate Award

Diane Gurner

Intake Administrator and Compliance Specialist
Summit Legal Aid

Outstanding Pro Bono Advocacy Award

Carol S. McCarthy, Esq.

Partner, McCarthy McEnroe Rosinski & Joy

Samuel W. Milkes Outstanding Leadership Award

Phyllis Guillaume

Chief Financial Officer/Director of Administration
Regional Housing Legal Services & Pennsylvania Utility Law Project
 

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients! We look forward to recognizing them at our event on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, at the Hilton Harrisburg, located at One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.


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Be sure to check back in January for ticket sales, hotel block information, and other exciting event information!


Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities:

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are now available! Contribute to the success of the 2025 Excellence Awards by sponsoring our event or placing an advertisement in our program book.

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Transportation & Parking Information:

Driving? See driving directions from Google Maps.

Taking the train? See walking directions from the Harrisburg Amtrak Station.

Parking:

Valet parking is available at the entrance of the hotel. Guests who wish to self-park may use the Walnut Street Garage, which has direct access to the hotel. 

The address for the Walnut Street Garage is:
215 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

On-street parking is also available and enforced by meter, Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

Please note: Free on-street parking is available in downtown Harrisburg, on Second Street in front of the Hilton (from Market Street to State Street), from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. To avoid parking fines and violations, please check meters for rates, payment options, and time limits in each zone.


Contact Information: For inquiries about this year’s event, please contact Natalie Bogerman at nbogerman@palegalaid.net.

 

Event Details

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Hilton Harrisburg
One North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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