WVCA Senior Vice President Chris Hamilton was the recipient of The State Journal’s annual Who’s Who in West Virginia Business Awards at a ceremony held May 28.
“The winners of our Who's Who in West Virginia Business award year after year are the kind of people who make a difference in their communities and the state by giving back to their neighbors,” said Bray Cary of West Virginia Media, parent company of The State Journal. “They may take over a family business or start one from scratch, but they remain true to their beliefs and they lead by example.”
The first class of winners was named in 1993. In the 22 years since, we have honored more than 200 entrepreneurs, educators and other professionals who come from every nook and cranny of the Mountain State.
“It is an honor to be given this award,” Hamilton said. “And it is an honor to be in the company of the others who have been recognized over the past 22 years. I would like to thank The State Journal and the other recipients. I would also like to thank the hard working men and women of the coal industry – past and present – who it is my honor to represent.”
Joining Hamilton as this year’s winners were:
Winners
· Stephen Christian: Berkeley County Development Authority
· Maurice Cooley: Marshall University
· John Ebert: J.W. Ebert Corp.
· Mike Ferns Sr.: A&B Kia
· Marten Jenkins: Natural Capital Investment Fund
· Ed King: King's Tire Service
· George Manahan: The Manahan Group
· Steve McGowan: Steptoe & Johnson
· Marc Meachum: Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
· Janet Neathawk: S.J. Neathawk Lumber Co.
· Jose "Zito" Sartarelli: WVU College of Business and Economics
· Scott Winwood: First Choice America
Tom Jones, West Virginia United Health System was named the winner of this year’s Lorenelle White Lifetime Achievement Award – named after the late-Lorenelle White, who led the State Journal to become one of the state’s leading publications.