Spirit of Beckley awarded to Friends of Coal founder - December 3, 2006
Warren
Hylton, chairman of the West Virginia Coal Association’s public
relations committee, was recently given the prestigious Spirit of
Beckley award. Hylton received the award during a Monday, Dec. 3
ceremony.
Hylton is one of the founders of the Friends of Coal
campaign. For the past four years, he has been considered the spirit
that drives the Friends of Coal campaign. His presence is especially
prevalent in southern West Virginia. Last June, Hylton worked with YMCA
officials to make the Friends of Coal Auto Fair one of the most visible
events in the West Virginia. The weekend event attracted about 60,000
people, with more than 40,000 of those attending on Friends of Coal day.
The
Spirit of Beckley Award is designed to recognize exemplary service that
benefits all people of Beckley, Raleigh County and West Virginia. The
award honors those whose lives and deeds show extraordinary care for
their community. Friends of Coal spokesmen Don Nehlen, Bob Pruett and
Jeremy Starks joined past Spirit of Beckley Award winners at the event
honorning Hylton.
Friends of Coal would like to congratulate Warren Hylton.
