Most Loyal Awards

Please nominate the person or persons you believe to be worthy of a Most Loyal award, keeping in mind we wish to recognize those who are loyal to WVU and West Virginia, and have given generously of their time and resources. An individual may be nominated in only one category. If you have submitted a nomination in previous years and your nominee did not receive the award, he or she will automatically be considered again this year. Recipients must be able to attend the WVU vs. BYU football game Nov. 4.

Nomination Deadline

Submit your nomination online here.
The deadline for to submit nominations is Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at 11:59pm.

Eligibility

Most Loyal West Virginian

This award goes to an individual who exemplifies faithfulness to the person, ideals, and goals of the State of West Virginia through business, professional and civic achievement and support of West Virginia University. The recipient must be a resident of the State of West Virginia. The recipient shall have shown loyalty to the State of West Virginia and/or West Virginia University through business, professional or civic achievements. The recipient should be a generous supporter of the West Virginia University Foundation. The recipient cannot be a member of the Order of Vandalia.

Most Loyal Alumni Mountaineer

This award goes to an alumnus who exemplifies faithfulness to the person, ideals, and goals of West Virginia University and exhibits support of its activities, initiatives and operations through leadership and service to the institution. The recipient may or may not be a resident of the State of West Virginia, but must be an alumnus of West Virginia University. The recipient shall have shown loyalty to West Virginia University through leadership and service to the University’s activities, initiatives and operations. The recipient cannot be a member of the Order of Vandalia.

Most Loyal Faculty/Professional Staff Mountaineer

This award goes to an individual who is a current member of the faculty or professional staff who exemplifies faithfulness to the persons, ideals and goals of West Virginia University, and exhibits support of its activities, initiatives and operations through leadership and service to the institution. The recipient is not required to be a resident of the State of West Virginia. The recipient must be a current full-time member of the faculty or professional staff of West Virginia University. The recipient must have shown loyalty to West Virginia University through leadership and service to the University’s activities, initiatives and operations beyond the normal expectations of their employment.

Most Loyal Staff Mountaineer

This award goes to an individual who is a current member of the classified staff who exemplifies faithfulness to the persons, ideals and goals of West Virginia University, and exhibits support of its activities, initiatives and operations through leadership and service to the institution. The recipient is not required to be a resident of the State of West Virginia. The recipient must be a current full-time member of the classified staff of West Virginia University. The recipient must have shown loyalty to West Virginia University through leadership and service to the University’s activities, initiatives and operations beyond the normal expectations of their employment.

Contact

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Chad Stolzenbach at 304-293-8899.