1.🐝 Golden Wasp – Politician of the Year
Who had the biggest impact on West Virginia politics this year?

Vernon Criss

Roger Hanshaw

Denise Morrisey

Patrick Morrisey

2.🐝 KIng/Queen Bee Award – Most Powerful Political Figure

Vernon Criss

Roger Hanshaw

Denise Morrisey

Patrick Morrisey

3.🐝 Hive Builder Award– Best Coalition Builder
Who brought people together to successfully move policy or legislation?

AFP-WV

JB Akers

Walt Hall

Roger Hanshaw

4.🐝 The Peacock Award - Political Moment of the Year
Legislator who delivered the most theatrical performance of the year -- dramatic speeches, press conferences, floor theatrics, etc.

Vernon Criss

Henry Dillon

Shawn Fluharty

Joey Garcia

5.🐝 Iron Bee Award
Legislator who did the most serious work behind the scenes.

Pat McGeehan

Patricia Rucker

Joe Statler

Evan Worrell

6.🐝 Golden Microphone Award
Legislator who delivered the best speech on the House or Senate floor.

JB Akers

Shawn Fluharty

Mike Pushkin

Mike Woelfel

7.🐝 Bridge Builder Award
Legislator that delivered the best bipartisan effort

Sean Hornbuckle

Elliot Pritt

Ryan Weld

Kayla Young

8.🐝 Rookie of the Year
Best first-term legislator

Bill Bell

Tristan Leavitt

Ian Masters

Robbie Morris

9. 🐝 Best Political Reporter
West Virginia political reporter of the year

Steven Allen Adams

Amelia Knisely

Brad McElhinny

WV WASP

10.🐝 Best Political Commentary
Best opinion writer, analyst, or commentary on West Virginia politics

Steven Allen Adams

Hoppy Kercheval

TJ Meadows

WV WASP