Channel 11’s Lisa Sylvester honored at New Pittsburgh Courier’s ‘Women of Excellence’

PITTSBURGH — WPXI-TV anchor Lisa Sylvester was honored at New Pittsburgh Courier’s “Women of Excellence” Class of 2019 Awards Ceremony on Thursday.

The New Pittsburgh Courier, a historic African American weekly newspaper and multi-media organization, honored 50 local African American women who are making outstanding strides in their line of expertise—business/finance, community service, media/entertainment, politics, law, religion, and more.

“Once again the New Pittsburgh Courier is privileged to honor a distinctive array of talented and uniquely qualified women from the Pittsburgh area,” said Rod Doss, Courier editor and publisher. “They join previous honorees who proudly are recognized as making a difference and having a profound impact in the Pittsburgh community.”

The event was held at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh.

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