Canton native Heather Lyke named recipient of Cushman & Wakefield AD of the Year Award
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics has announced that University of Pittsburgh Athletic Director Heather Lyke is a recipient of the Cushman & Wakefield AD of the Year Award.
A GlenOak High School graduate, Lyke is one of four honorees representing the Football Bowl Subdivision. She joins Utah's Mark Harlan, Iowa State's Jamie Pollard and Kansas State's Gene Taylor.
“It is more than humbling to be recognized along with some extraordinary colleagues,” Lyke said in a statement. “This honor is the result of an outstanding team of people in Pitt Athletics who make great decisions and work hard every day to help our coaches and student-athletes have success. It is truly a privilege to lead Pitt Athletics and this award also represents the exceptional belief and confidence of our coaches, student-athletes and staff.”
Lyke will be recognized at this summer's NACDA & Affiliates Convention in Orlando, Florida.
This is the latest national recognition for Lyke, who is completing her sixth year at Pitt. She also has been named a finalist for the Sports Business Journal Athletic Director of the Year Award. The winner will be announced on May 24.
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