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Rooney receives Impact Award

Steelers President Art Rooney II received the Impact Award at the 2026 C-suite Awards dinner

By Teresa Varley · Steelers

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:08 PM

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Art Rooney II received the Impact Award from the Pittsburgh Business Times at Acrisure Stadium.
Rooney was honored for career achievements with the Steelers and his regional contributions to Western Pennsylvania.
He played a key role in bringing the 2026 NFL Draft to Pittsburgh, generating $177 million economically.

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Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II received the Impact Award from the Pittsburgh Business Times during the 2026 C-suite Awards at Acrisure Stadium. The award honors an executive whose career-long influence has significantly shaped both their organization and the broader community. Rooney was recognized for leading the team's growth and driving regional development across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

Rooney, who became team president in 2003, notably helped bring the 2026 NFL Draft to Pittsburgh, generating $177 million in economic impact. Beyond team operations, he chairs the NFL's Workplace Diversity Committee and actively serves on multiple community boards.

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