We are honored to recognize #IndustrialMaintenance student Kruize W. as the 2025 Gary Clay Memorial Award recipient!
This prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award pays tribute to Gary Clay's legacy as a tireless advocate for education, manufacturing, and community service in West Virginia. Gary Clay’s impact was profound. He helped establish the WVMA Educational Fund, Inc., and dedicated countless hours to organizations like the American Red Cross West Virginia Region, United Way of Randolph County, and the Randolph County Development Authority. This award, a special designation within Explore the New Manufacturing’s Emerging Elite in Manufacturing Award Program, continues to honor those who embody his spirit of leadership, service, and innovation.