2018 UTS Ukrainian of the Year, Daria Pishko Komichak, with members of the UTS Executive Board.

About the UTS

The Ukrainian Technological Society of Pittsburgh (UTS) is a nonsectarian, nonpolitical, cross-generational association of Ukrainian professionals and business persons interested in cultivating Ukrainian cultural and social awareness, and strengthening the Ukrainian Community through active participation and leadership. The Society has continuously served the Tri-state Ukrainian Community by maintaining several key programs, including a scholarship program and a Ukrainian of the Year program. The UTS is looking to the future and recognizes the need to continue its tradition while adapting to the changing needs of the Ukrainian community.

​We invite you to become acquainted with the UTS and to consider joining the Society, funding a named scholarship, contributing to the scholarship fund, and/or supporting the Society’s various activities.

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Our History

The Ukrainian Technological Society came into existence with the signing of its Constitution by Peter R. Naber, Dr. Michael Kotyk, Michael Korchynsky, and Sydir Michael Tymiak on February 8, 1970. Shortly thereafter, on April 5, 1970, the members of the new association ratified the By-Laws of the Ukrainian Technological Society. Article III of the by-laws reads as follows:
The objectives of the Society shall be:

1. Improve professional skills of members
2. Provide fraternal support and mutual assistance
3. Cultivate active interest in all aspects of Ukrainian heritage and its contributions to the American society and culture
4. Strengthen the values of the local Ukrainian ethnic group through active participation in the community life
5. Cooperate with other professional and civic associations, groups, or government agencies having similar goals
6. Promote education within the Ukrainian community
7. Aid students attending local universities and colleges

The first Dinner Dance was held in 1970 and Stepan Chemych was chosen as the Ukrainian of the Year for his work in establishing the Ukrainian Chair and Programs at Harvard University. 

Soon thereafter, the Scholarship Program was started, with the first scholarship awards presented in 1973. More recently in 2000, the UTS instituted the Friend of Ukraine Award, to be presented to a non-Ukrainian person or entity in recognition of service to Ukraine or Ukrainians.

2018 Executive Board and Directors

President
​Vice-President
Secretary / Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
​Director
Director
Director
​Director

George Honchar
Bonnie L. Reinhart
Nickolas C. Kotow
Halyna Mykhailiv Ciarallo​
Roman Danyliw
Michele Kapeluck
​Dr. Natalia Kujdych
Dr. Natalia Onufrey
Eugene Szestak
​Mary Anne Szestak

Past Presidents

Year
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​​2007 - 2016 
2006
2003 - 2005
2001 - 2003
1998 - 2000
1996 - 1997
1995 
1993 - 1994
1992
1990 - 1991
1988 - 1989
1986 - 1987
1984 - 1985
1982 - 1983
1981
1980
1978 - 1979
1977
1976
1974 - 1975
1972 - 1973
1970 - 1971

President
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​Roksana Korchynsky, PhD
George Honchar
Debra Walenchok
Ihor Havryluk
Charles P. Kostecki
Ihor Havryluk
Ihor Havryluk (acting)
​D. Alexa Sirko
​Hilary A. Kinal
​Roman M. Hlutkowsky
​Olga Perkun
Nickolas C. Kotow
Eugene N. Manasterski
Nickolas C. Kotow
Bohdan M. Konecky
​Marta Pisetska Farley
​Michael Korchynsky
​Peter G. Hlutkowsky
Mathew Sochocky
Bohdan M. Konecky
Peter R. Naber
Michael Kotyk, PhD