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Most Eligible Bachelors, Bachelorettes In Pittsburgh: 2011 50 Finest Revealed

PITTSBURGH,None — The 2011 50 Finest have been revealed.

The single professionals were selected by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on the basis of their activity in the community, success in their careers and commitment to others through their support of charitable causes.

Throughout the year, the 50 Finest will host fundraising events to benefit CFF. The 2010 group raised a record net of more than $260,000.

The honorees will be congratulated during the big 50 Finest event at the Omni William Penn on Aug. 18. See & Be Seen covers the 50 Finest party event every year. Check out last year's video in the left-hand corner. Related videos and stories can be found at the bottom of this page.

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2011 Honorees:

Emmai Alaquiva CEO, Ya Momz House, LLC; Founder, Hip Hop On LOCK

Heidi Aufdenkamp Clarinet player, Akron Symphony; Conference Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh

Frank Bachurski President, Faded Industry Entertainment; VP Marketing, Clique Vodka

Cori Bingham Owner & CEO, Checklist Cleaning

Amy Brocato Associate, Langholz Wilson Ellis Inc.

Janelle Buchheit Founder, New Heights Coaching

Daniel Burda Owner, Studio Raw

Colleen Coll Sales & Marketing Manager, Bucca Di Beppo

Nick Cortazzo Partner, 3 Rivers Wealth Management Group

Britton Costa Vice President of Marketing, M-Cor Steel, Inc.

Walter Coury Sales Representative, Merrill Lynch

Kara Crawford Employment Specialist for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing & Sign Language Interpreter, HDS

Daniella Cuomo President & Founder, Virtual Assist USA; Author

Brandi Engel Spokesperson for Pittsburgh's CW TV Station/Actress

Lisa Fiumara Associate, CB Richard Ellis

Anthony Gianettino Mechanical Engineer, BEA Inc.

Daniel Gilman Chief of Staff, William Peduto, PGH City Council

Hank Goldman Manager, Melting Pot

Neil Goss Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Goss Inc.

Amanda Greenberg Sales & Marketing Executive, Sysco

Brian Hardy Partner, Medwig & Co.

Laura Kelly Partnership Development Coordinator, VisitPittsburgh

Michael Kulish III Owner, Kulish III Enterprises

Rose Lotenero Owner, Hot Haute Hot

Renee Lutz Director of Special Events, Stage AE

Holly McIntosh Program Coordinator: Operation Weed & Seed and Community Outreach

Neighborhood Initiatives, Office of Mayor Luke Raventahl

Jacqui McMenamin Insurance Agent, Thomas & McMenamin Insurance

Amanda Morel Public Affairs Manager, BNY Mellon

Dan Mulford Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse, Robert Morris University

Adam Mychak Dentist, South Side Dental Pavilion

Lauren Norris Entertainment Producer, Talent Network

Diana Palombo Statistician, Internal Revenue Service – Appeals

Dimitrios Pantzoulas President, Pittsburgh Contracting Network; President, Pure Luxury Kitchen& Bath Design Center

Martin Potoczny President, Power Fit Pittsburgh; Owner, Visivo Visual Design

Allison Potter Senior Account Executive, Pascale Communications, LLC

Curtis Randle El Senior Financial Consultant, PNC Investments

Lisa Russell Owner, Educational Tutorial Services

Justin Scott Owner, Scott Spine & Rehabilitation Center, LLC

Penny Semaia Assistant Athletic Director Student Life, University of Pittsburgh

Ashlee Shearer Food Safety Coordinator, Aramark

Dixie Smith Director of Sales and Catering, Andora Catering

Cheryl Sorice Independent Contractor

JJ Stamatelos Emergency Management Planner/Specialist, City of PGH Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

David Stover Jr. Senior Airman, Air Force Reserve; Personal Trainer, Urban Active

Tim Sullivan Marketing Executive, Pittsburgh Business Times

Brian Testa Executive Vice President, Sano Scientific

Ashley Valdiserri Territory Business Manager II, LifeScan Inc.

Christopher Vogt Relationship Manager, PNC Wealth Management

Danika Wukich Business Development Officer, PNC Financial Services

Elizabeth Yorio Vice President, Associated Builders and Contractors of Western PA, Inc.

Previous Stories: August 20, 2010: Pittsburgh's 50 Finest Honored At 2010 Gala August 19, 2010: Pittsburgh's 50 Finest Named For 2010 August 31, 2009: Meet Craig Wolfley's Daughter Megan, 50 Finest Honoree July 22, 2009: Pittsburgh's 50 Finest Announced For 2009