By Samantha Cart
It only takes a spark to get a fire going, as the old hymn says. In other words, one person can truly inspire others to get up, get out and make a difference in the name of whatever is most important to them.
Much like coal, natural gas, water, wind and steam fuel our nation’s most important industries and innovations, the members of West Virginia Executive’s (WVE) Sharp Shooters Class of 2018 are fueling the state and pushing it toward a brighter future. This year’s honorees are natural resources that make up the backbone of the state’s most important endeavors, from business, government and growth to community service, philanthropy and corporate responsibility, and they have each created a spark in their workplace and their community that shines a light on the issues, organizations and causes they hold dear.
Sharp Shooters are West Virginians over the age of 43 who have made an obvious impact on their careers and communities 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 top tier. 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. Past and present service to West Virginia is the critical component in choosing each Sharp Shooter because it shows the contender is not solely focused on their own success but that he or she is invested in the success of others and the state as a whole.
WVE is proud to introduce the Sharp Shooters Class of 2018.
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.
