WVE, in partnership with the West Virginia University( WVU) College of Law, created the Lawyers & Leaders program to recognize the legal professionals whose meaningful work has made a positive impact on the state and beyond. Nominees must either practice in the Mountain State or be a WVU College of Law graduate, have made substantial contributions in their careers, have a record of community service and have a lasting positive effect on the legal profession.
2026 Nomination Deadline: May 1, 2026
WVE’ s first awards program, Young Guns, recognizes professionals who have made significant contributions to the Mountain State’ s success. Filling each class of Young Guns are the young leaders making a positive impact in both their careers and communities. Nominees must be 43 years of age or younger at the time of the November induction, have lived in West Virginia for at least the past two years, have held their position for at least the past two years and have accomplished a significant amount of community service efforts.
2025 Nomination Deadline: August 1, 2025
West Virginia Executive honors leaders shaping the Mountain State through its awards programs: Health Care Hall of Fame, Lawyers & Leaders, Sharp Shooters and Young Guns.
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