Each year, the WVU Tech College of Engineering and the College of Business, Humanities and Sciences recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has made a significant contribution to human or institutional progress in which a situation, institution or movement has been materially changed for the better because of that individual’s participation. This award is presented at the annual Alumni of the Year banquet and recognizes the achievements of an outstanding alumnus whose personal life, professional accomplishments and community service best exemplifies the mission of WVU Institute of Technology.