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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The West Virginia Manufacturers Association has named the winners for its annual Champions of Industry award, as well as the Encova and WVMA Safety Award.
Last month, the association chose two leaders from member organizations to honor as champions of the state’s manufacturing industry, as well as one state legislator.
The Legislative champion was Del. Moore Capito, R-Kanawha, and the two member champions were Fred Clark of IVS Hydro and Jeff Fritz of Chemours.
While the award winners were named last month, they were presented Monday at the association’s annual Legislative All-State Dinner and Meeting held at the Charleston Coliseum and Conference Center.
“Each year, we honor those who recognize the importance of manufacturing to West Virginia’s economy,” WVMA President Rebecca McPhail said. “This year is especially challenging for business and industry, but manufacturers innovate, adapt and respond to the needs of our communities during challenging times.
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Editor,
While education is important, a diploma is not a guarantee of intelligence, and the lack of a degree is not a sign of failure. Accordingly, I was disheartened to read Sunday in the Charleston Gazette-Mail a snide commentary by Phil Kabler about Sen. Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, who could be the next Senate President. Kabler pointed out Blair’s lack of a college degree, dismissing his possible election as evidence of “Republican anti-intellectualism.” If by that Kabler meant that Blair does not value education, he is dead wrong.
As part of the Senate leadership team, and a strong supporter of 2019’s “Last Dollar In” legislation that was designed to make education for certain high-demand careers more affordable, Blair is committed to providing better opportunities for West Virginians.
Blair is someone who recognizes, perhaps better than others, the value of an education, and has worked hard to make it available to the very people who need the most help in getting to, and through, school.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Encova Insurance, in partnership with the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA), presented the annual Encova and WVMA Safety Award during the WVMA Winter Convention and Annual Meeting December 1 in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
The 2020 Encova and WVMA Safety Award was presented to Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), located in Morgantown, a new kind of global health care company formed through the combination of Mylan and Pfizer’s Upjohn business, whose mission it is to empower patients worldwide to live heathier at every stage of life.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association honored legislators and industry professionals Nov. 17 with its Champions of Industry awards.
“Each year, we honor those who recognize the importance of manufacturing to West Virginia’s economy,” WVMA President Rebecca McPhail said. “This year is especially challenging for business and industry, but manufacturers innovate, adapt and respond to the needs of our communities during challenging times. Fostering a policy environment that keeps us on a level playing field is more important than ever in the Mountain State, and we are grateful for the leadership and commitment of those we honored tonight.”
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Statewide Candidates
- Jim Justice (R) – Governor
- Patrick Morrisey (R) – Attorney General
- Mac Warner (R) – Secretary of State
- J.B. McCuskey (R) – State Auditor
West Virginia Senate Candidates
- Ryan Weld (R) – District 1
- Mike Maroney (R) – District 2
- Donna Boley (R) – District 3
- Amy Grady (R) – District 4
- Chandler Swope (R) – District 6
- Rupert “Rupie” Phillips (R) – District 7
- Jack Woodrum (R) – District 10
- Robert Karnes (R) – District 11
- Patrick Martin (R) – District 12
- Randy Smith (R) – District 14
- Craig Blair (R) – District 16
- Patricia Rucker (R) – District 16
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Celebrated annually on the first Friday in October, National Manufacturing Day shines a light on modern manufacturing careers by encouraging companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders. Things may look different this year due to COVID-19 but that is even more reason to share the importance of manufacturing in today’s world.
West Virginia manufacturing companies were deemed essential businesses during the global pandemic and quickly responded to calls for personal protection equipment, hand sanitizers and other critical supplies. “WVMA companies continued their important work during this unprecedented time and stepped up when they were needed most. We salute you every day but especially on National Manufacturing Day,” said WVMA President Rebecca McPhail.
The WVMA encourages you to share your stories and engage with future creators! Please post on your social media platforms today, and throughout October, about the cool things your company is doing to further manufacturing in West Virginia.
Use #WVMA, #MFGDay20 and #CreatorsWanted in all your posts.