TLC Awards
Total Learning Centers


Total Learning Centers were voted best Tutoring and SAT Prep course in the Pittsburgh area by the Nickalodeon Parents' Picks awards.
(The category was eliminated in 2010)
Dr. Carol Utay
2011 ATHENA Award winner
The ATHENA Award is a yearly recognition of a woman or man who devotes time and energy to improve quality of life for others in Westmoreland County. Cited for her leadership, Dr. Carol Utay was honored on May 18th.

2011 Pittbsburgh Business Times Diamond Award Winner
Awarded to the top CEOs in the Pittsburgh area, the Diamond Award is a significant achievement in the field of business. Dr. Carol was honored for her innovations in business to help students.

2011 Dr. Tom Baker Community Leader Award Winner
Though countless educational speaking events, tireless committment to the educational community, and unsurpassed dedication to children with learning differences, Dr. Carol Utay has earned the 2011 Dr. Tom Baker Community Leader Award.

2010 IABC/Pittsburgh Business Communicator of the Year
Competing with organizations such as Bayer, Sony, and H. J. Heinz, Dr. Carol Utay was named the Business Communicator of the Year. In the award's 30 years of existence, this is the first time a CEO of a small business has earned the honor of Communicator of the Year.

2010 Mental Health Association of Westmoreland County Innovations in Education Award
Cited for her dedication to the educational community as well as her committment to children with learning differences, Dr. Carol Utay was named the 2010 Mental Health Association of Westmoreland County Innovations in education Award winner.
Dr. Joe Utay

1998 Appreciation of Outstanding Service - Kentucky Mental Health Councelor's Association
As President of the Kentucky Mental Health Councelor's Association from 1995 to 1998 Dr. Joe Utay was honored for his tireless efforts in promoting standards of exelence in councelling.
2002 - Black Belt in Kung Fu
After years of training, Dr. Joe Utay accomplished one of the highest honors one can acheive in the study of Kung Fu. By utilizing the same strategies that he instills in his patients, focus, attention, and determination, Dr. Joe inspires children through his actions.



