William Penn Award Gala - Philly Chit Chat

The William Penn Award Gala was held on April 24, 2025, at Citizens Bank Park to honor Dan Fitzpatrick, President of Citizens Mid-Atlantic Region.

Recognized as the highest accolade for a business leader in the Greater Philadelphia area, the William Penn Award celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the region’s business and civic growth, demonstrated exceptional professional achievements, and exhibited strong leadership. Congratulations to Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, President of the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Regions at Citizens, on this well-deserved honor.

Someone I sometimes confuse with Dan Fitzpatrick, for no other reason but their name, and I have done it to their face, yikes

Daniel J. Hilferty, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Spectacor. They’re both great sports about it. Some of you know I’m dyslexic, so I’m sure that plays a part in it. (I mean they both are affiliated with sports teams too.(

Andrew Wheeler, President of Lincoln Leadership, Hugh McStravick *is the Vice President of Client and Community Relations* for the Philadelphia, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey region of PNC and John Salveson, President, Salveson Leadership Advisors, LLC

Before the awards ceremony their was a great networking, reception.

**Peter Gnollman, Tracy Brala,** **Lorina Marshall-Blake** is *President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation* and Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Vice President of Government Affairs **Mitch Vidovich**

Thanks to the sponsors

**Meg Kane,** President & CEO, Signature 57 and Philadelphia Soccer 2026’s Host City Executive, Kane oversees its daily operations and serves as the primary liaison to FIFA. ***Donna* Crilley *Farrell*** is senior vice president of Corporate Communications for Independence Blue Cross (*IBX*), Photo Bomber, Phanatic, **Lorina Marshall-Blake** and Kate Wilhelm , *Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy*

My favorite event snacks; You had me at Popcorn.

After the ceremony folks got to walk the bases. It was great the weather was co operating. There’s nothing worse than an event at the stadiums, and it rains.

This is the first time I have seen CBP set up a dinner at the 3rd base entrance. Usually they have dinner in the Diamond Club or inside the stadium. It was really a nice change, capped off by a beautiful sunset. Great job Chamber of Commerce, and Congratulations again Dan Fitzpatrick!!

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