CHARLESTON AREA ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES 2024 WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY AWARDS RECIPIENTS

Charleston, WV – Fourteen awards were handed out Monday at the Charleston Area Alliance’s annual “We Love Our Community Awards” event at the University of Charleston Downtown Innovation Hub. Sponsored by Spilman Thomas & Battle, with support from Family Care Health Centers, Pickering Associates and ZMM Architects & Engineers, these awards honor some of the people, projects, programs and organizations that make the Kanawha Valley community stronger and brighter.

“The annual We Love Our Community Awards is our chance to shine the spotlight on the people and places that make significant contributions to the community,” said Susie Salisbury, the Alliance’s Vice President for Community Development. “The artists, small business owners, visionaries and volunteers that we honor here today give of their time, talents, and dedication – and inspire us all to love our community.”

The following individuals, organizations and programs were recognized and presented with customized art by local artist Megan Dailey.

Kanawha Heritage Award: Base Camp Printing

Best Development Award: CAMC Center for Learning and Research

Best Redevelopment Award:

· Cox Morton Building, 184 Summers Street

· University of Charleston Downtown Innovation HUB

Jeff Miller Sustainable Development Award: Charleston, WV Amtrak Station

Community Celebration Award: Charleston Dirty Birds Light the Night

Arts to the Max Award – Organization: FestivALL 20th Anniversary

Arts to the Max Award – Individual: John Inghram

James R. Thomas Outstanding Volunteer Award: Adam Harris

Comeback Kid: Herbert Hoover High School

Outstanding Preservation: Liberty Village

Do The Charleston Award: McGee Foundation West Side Collaborative

Servant Leader: Mayor Scott James, St. Albans, WV

Placemaking Award: Nitro Park Athletic Complex

Photo Courtesy: Jake Ruddle / RuddShots