Pat Pastore Received Cleveland Leadership Award
The PNC executive was honored for community service at a ceremony held at the Allen Theatre.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Awards
Pat Pastore, regional president for PNC in Cleveland, received the 2026 AJC Cleveland Richard H. Adler Community Leadership Award. The presentation took place at the Allen Theatre on Oct. 6, 2026.
Why it matters
This award recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the development and well-being of the Cleveland area. It highlights the intersection of corporate leadership and public service within the city.
Pat Pastore currently serves as the executive vice president and regional president for PNC in Cleveland. He also holds a leadership position as the board chair for Destination Cleveland.
The players
Pat Pastore
He is the executive vice president and regional president for PNC in Cleveland and chairs the board of Destination Cleveland.
Michael Baston
He is an organizational leader who provided remarks during the award ceremony.
Kristin Warzocha
She participated in the event by delivering remarks to celebrate the award recipient.
Father Thomas G. Fanta
He is a local religious leader who offered the invocation at the ceremony.
The details
The ceremony included remarks from Michael Baston and Kristin Warzocha to honor Pastore. Father Thomas G. Fanta provided the invocation for the event held in downtown Cleveland.
Timeline
2013: Pat Pastore co-chaired the United Way annual campaign.
2023: Pat Pastore co-chaired the Harvest for Hunger campaign.
2024: Pat Pastore co-chaired the Harvest for Hunger campaign.
Oct. 6, 2026: Pat Pastore received the Adler Community Leadership Award.
Culture Shift
This recognition follows the long-standing precedent of the Richard H. Adler Community Leadership Award. It reinforces the trend of corporate executives taking active roles in steering local civic and charitable organizations.
Residents may see an increased visibility for the civic initiatives supported by the recipient and his associated organizations. This award highlights the ongoing efforts to bolster local non-profit and community development programs.
The takeaway
Pastore maintains a consistent record of leadership in major local charitable efforts like Harvest for Hunger and the United Way. His recent award underscores the value of sustained, long-term involvement in regional civic campaigns.
Further reading
Learn more about local recognition in Cleveland Awards.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cleveland Jewish News.
