By Samantha Cart
According to a recent study by the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute, fewer Americans are volunteering and giving to charity than at any other time in the last two decades. Meanwhile in the Mountain State, where serving others is part of the fabric of life, a different story is unfolding, and its narrative is perfectly illustrated by the members of West Virginia Executive’s (WVE) Sharp Shooters Class of 2019.
Much like coal and natural gas fuel our nation’s most important industries, the 2019 Sharp Shooters are fueling the state and pushing it toward a more successful, promising future. These vital natural resources are the backbone of the state’s most important endeavors, from business, government and growth to community service, philanthropy and corporate responsibility, and each one of them has an active track record of commitment, service and philanthropy.
Sharp Shooters are West Virginians over the age of 43 who are all-stars in their respective fields and represent what is great about the past and exciting about the future of the Mountain State. Because WVE receives so many nominations each year, it has created a strict set of criteria to ensure the honorees are the cream of the crop. Nominees must have lived in the state and been in their West Virginia-based position for at least five years and must actively participate in community service and philanthropic endeavors, as well as efforts to move the Mountain State forward.
WVE is proud to introduce the Sharp Shooters Class of 2019.
If you know someone who is making an impact in their career and community, nominate them for next year’s class. Nominations are accepted year-round and can be submitted at www.wvexecutive.com/sharp-shooter-nomination-form.
