Local WVU Tech Stars Shine: 2024 Presidential Leadership Award Winners Announced

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Presidential Leadership Award. This award is given annually to outstanding graduating students who excel in leadership, academics, and community involvement. This year's recipients are from three different colleges at the university.

The 2024 awardees are Carmen Camino Falcon from the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences, Makenzie Holley from the College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Paige Shafor from the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus. These students have excelled in their academic fields and contributed to their communities and the university.

Carmen Camino Falcon, from Puerto del Rosario, Spain, has earned dual degrees in mathematics and civil engineering. She has been active in athletics and leadership, serving as an assistant coach and setting records in track and field. Falcon is also involved in student organizations, promoting educational and professional growth.

Makenzie Holley, from Sophia, West Virginia, majors in accounting with minors in sport management and fraud examination. She is the President of the Accounting Leaders of Tomorrow club and participates in collegiate softball, earning accolades for her performance.

Paige Shafor, from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is involved in cheerleading and the Student Nurse Association, and works as a nurse extern. Shafor also participates in research projects focused on community health.

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