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Kevin “Doug” Sands Receives 2022 Outstanding Industry Educator Award from the Explore the New Manufacturing Program

 The Explore the New Manufacturing Program announced today that Kevin “Doug” Sands has been recognized with an Outstanding Industry Educator award for his dedication in the classroom.  Sands is a teacher at United Technical Center, where he teaches machine tool technology and industrial robotics.  Sands will receive a $500 award designated for classroom enhancement.  He will also be presented with a commemorative wooden plaque and gift basket featuring products made in West Virginia. Procter & Gamble Company, a Gold Patron, along with Technimark, a Bronze Patron, are sponsors of the 2022 awards.

Jessie Butcher Receives 2022 Outstanding Industry Educator Award from the Explore the New Manufacturing Program

The Explore the New Manufacturing Program announced today that Jessie Butcher has been recognized with an Outstanding Industry Educator award for her dedication in the classroom. Butcher is a teacher at James Rumsey Technical Institute, where she teaches applied engineering and robotics classes.  Butcher will receive a $500 award designated for classroom enhancement. She will also be presented with a commemorative wooden plaque and gift basket featuring products made in West Virginia. Procter & Gamble Company, a Gold Patron, along with Technimark, a Bronze Patron, are sponsors of the 2022 awards.

Daniel Cosgrove Receives 2022 Outstanding Industry Educator Award from the Explore the New Manufacturing Program

The Explore the New Manufacturing Program announced today that Daniel Cosgrove has been recognized with an Outstanding Industry Educator award for his dedication in the classroom.  Cosgrove is a teacher at Calhoun Middle High School, where he teaches social studies. Cosgrove will receive a $500 award designated for classroom enhancement.  He will also be presented with a commemorative wooden plaque and gift basket featuring products made in West Virginia. Procter & Gamble Company, a Gold Patron, along with Technimark, a Bronze Patron, are sponsors of the 2022 awards.

Chaz Bentley Receives 2022 Emerging Elite in Manufacturing Award from the Explore the New Manufacturing Program

he Explore the New Manufacturing Program announced today that Chaz Bentley has been recognized with an Emerging Elite in Manufacturing award for his work in the classroom. A Herbert Hoover High School student, Bentley has excelled as a leader in his Carver Career and Technical Education Center courses.   Bentley will receive a $500 award designated for scholarships, certification fees, or specialty equipment. He will also be presented with a commemorative wooden plaque and gift basket featuring products made in West Virginia. Procter & Gamble Company, a Gold Patron, along with Technimark, a Bronze Patron, are sponsors of the 2022 awards. 

Samuel Wilson Receives 2022 Outstanding Industry Educator Award from the Explore the New Manufacturing Program

The Explore the New Manufacturing Program announced today that Samuel Wilson has been recognized with an Outstanding Industry Educator award for his dedication in the classroom.  Wilson is a teacher at Grafton High School, where he teaches welding and metal technology classes.  Wilson will receive a $500 award designated for classroom enhancement.  He will also be presented with a commemorative wooden plaque and gift basket featuring products made in West Virginia.  Procter & Gamble Company, a Gold Patron, along with Technimark, a Bronze Patron, are sponsors of the 2022 awards.

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