2026 Champions of Learning Gala

Our annual Excellence in Education Celebration will transition to the West Virginia Chamber Foundation’s leadership in 2026, becoming the newly expanded Champions of Learning. We will continue to manage the application and selection process, supporting the State Chamber Foundation’s new vision and structure.

The event will continue to honor the state’s annual Teacher of the Year and Service Personnel of the Year, but it will expand to include:

• Counselor of the Year
• Principal of the Year
• Regional businesses that demonstrate exceptional commitment to education

Thanks to the Chamber Foundation and business partners, each county is invited to bring winners from each category to the Gala.

More information coming soon.