WVE AWARDS PROGRAMS
The West Virginia Executive( WVE) Health Care Hall of Fame— launched in 2020— celebrates hard-working health care professionals from many different professions, including doctors, nurses, educators and scientists. These individuals go above and beyond to make the Mountain State healthier and happier. Nominees must have held their current position and lived in the state for at least the last two years, made a lasting impact on the state’ s health care industry and have a passion for improving health in the Mountain State.
2027 Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2026
WVE’ s Sharp Shooters award program features ten of West Virginia’ s most accomplished professionals, all of whom have done exceptional things in their fields and devote their free time to helping their communities. Nominees must be West Virginians 44 years of age or older, have been in their West Virginia-based position for at least five years and have actively participated in community service and philanthropic efforts.
2027 Nomination Deadline: February 1, 2027
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 award 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.
2026 Nomination Deadline: August 1, 2026
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