Pitt's Heather Lyke named Cushman and Wakefield AD of the Year

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Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke will add another national award to her collection.

Lyke has been named a Cushman and Wakefield AD of the Year.

She is one of four honorees representing the football bowl subdivision.

The award highlights an athletic directors contributions to student-athletes, campuses and the community.

Lyke has spearheaded several successes in Pitt athletics, including back to back Top 25 finishes in football for the first time since the 80s, a second consecutive final four in volleyball and the first trip to March Madness in seven years.

She will receive the award in June. Lyke has also been named a finalist for the Sports Business Journal Athletic Director of the Year.

The winner of that will be announced in May.

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