NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR OUR 2023 POWER OF PERFORMANCE AWARD Submit a nomination today!
The team behind the Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference created an award ceremony to highlight those who are driving forward success in southern West Virginia. Since its start in 2018, many individuals, employers, nonprofits, organizations, and institutions have been recognized through the Power of Performance Awards for their remarkable work in southern West Virginia. As the Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference enters its fifth year, the awards advisory team remains dedicated to sharing success stories, highlighting #WVSolutions, and honoring those who are leading the way.
Our conference partners, including the Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, Coalfield Development Corporation, and the WV Community Development Hub, are excited to honor these individuals or organizations during our in-person Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference that will be held on November 15-17, 2022 at the University of Charleston. The awards ceremony will take place on our Community Day, November 16th.
The deadline to submit a nomination is September 16, 2022
Past Power Of Performance Honorees
2022
- Marshall Health’s CORE Program, Cabell County
- Terri Giles, Appalachian Headwaters, Summers County
- Errol Randall, Grace Project, Kanawha County
- Jason Grub, City of Welch, Raleigh County
- Jobs and Hope
- Joni Cantrell, Arts in Action, Putnam County
2021
- Minority Health Institute, Cabell County
- Misty Martin, Marie’s Recovery House, Wayne County
- Missy Nester, Publisher Welch Daily News, McDowell
- Kristin Dial, Coalfield Health Center, Logan County
- Dan Conant, Solar Holler, Cabell County
- Todd Cope, CentralApp, Putnam County
2020
- Jesse Spaulding, Fresh Start program, Mingo County
- Jocelyn Sheppard, Appalachian Botanical Company, Boone County
- The New River Gorge Trail Alliance, Fayette County
- Trash Your Kayak River Cleanup Crew, Kanawha County
- Julie Greenlee, Clay County High School, Clay County
- Chuck Toussieng, Richwood Scientific
2019
- Sarah Riley, High Rocks Educational Corporation, Pocahontas County
- Vikki Webb, Community Transformation Project
- Tammy Jordan, Fruits of Labor, Greenbrier and Fayette County
- Ashland Scenic Campground, McDowell County
- Judy Moore, WV HIVE Network, Raleigh County
- Healthy Grandfamilies Project, Kanawha County
Past Small Communities, BIG Solutions Advocate
2022
- Dr. Drema Hill, West Virginia School of Osteopathic School of Medicine, Greenbrier County
2021
- Jim Spencer, City of Bluefield, Mercer County
2020
- Charles Shaw, Real Life Christian Church
2019
- Rev. Matthew Watts, Kanawha County