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MORGANTOWN - U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey has been named a West Virginia Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame recipient for 2026.
Harvey was selected because of his contributions to Clubs in the Eastern Panhandle and his previous work with the West Virginia First Foundation, which has awarded grant funding to Clubs across the state. He served on the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle's Board of Directors from 2012-2016, assisting the chapter in its work with children across the region.
"I am deeply honored and humbled by this recognition," said U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. "Thousands of children benefit from the services the Boys & Girls Club provides every year. They are making a true difference, shaping future generations in the Mountain State."
The West Virginia Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame is in its fifth year, honoring Board Members and Alumni who have made an impact on Clubs across West Virginia. Recipients from the Eastern Panhandle include Board Members U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey, Gail Shade, and Andy DiMagno; Alumni Vicky Bullett; and Alumni Pat Murphy, who founded and volunteered with the photography program for more than 50 years.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a national nonprofit that delivers evidence-informed programs supporting academic success, character and leadership development, health and well-being, and workforce readiness. The organization operates through a network of more than 5,500 local Clubs reaching more than 4 million young people annually. Clubs nationwide offer after-school and summer programs for youth ages 6-18 and also support community engagement and college scholarships.
The ceremony was held in Morgantown on Thursday.