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Student Life Honors & Awards

WVU Student Life recognizes the achievements and contributions of our outstanding students and staff members.

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Learn about our Honors & Awards

WVU Student Life recognizes the achievements and contributions of our outstanding students and staff.

Student Life Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding contributions to student life at West Virginia University.

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Outstanding Achievement Award

Awarded once per year to an alum who, through his or her contributions to WVU, has positively influenced our students.

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Student Life Departmental Awards Recognition

Student Life recognizes the various honors and awards of all of its prestigious departments. See a listing of the latest awards granted to Student Life Departments.

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2025 Hall of Fame inductees

Michael Ellington

Michael Ellington

2025 Hall of Fame Inductee

Since 1993, Ellington has served in significant leadership roles, including Assistant Director and Director of the Mountainlair.

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Sonja Wilson

Sonja Wilson

2025 Hall of Fame Inductee

Sonja gave 41 years of dedicated service to West Virginia University as the senior programming administrator for the Mountainlair.

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Douglas J. Skaff Jr.

Douglas J. Skaff Jr.

2025 Outstanding Achievement Award Recipient

A devoted husband and father, proud son and brother, respected public servant, and passionate West Virginian.

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