West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Announces WV Honors Gala on Aug. 22 to honor ZMM Architects + Engineers and Mrs. Sallie F. McClaugherty

CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/11/2025) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is pleased to announce the WV Symphony Honors Gala on Friday, August 22 to honor longtime supporters ZMM Architects + Engineers and Mrs. Sallie F. McClaugherty.

Music Director Maurice Cohn and the WVSO Board of Directors are thrilled to host the WV Symphony Honors Gala on Friday, August 22 at 6:00 pm in the Grand Lobby of the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of WV. The event includes a curated, three-course dinner by 1010 Bridge and James Beard Award-winner Chef Paul Smith, complimentary beer and wine, live music, and tributes to honorees, longtime Pops Series sponsor ZMM Architects + Engineers and indelible supporter and board member Mrs. Sallie F. McClaugherty.

“The West Virginia Symphony is truly blessed to have supporters such as ZMM Architects + Engineers and Mrs. Sallie F. McClaugherty,” said Music Director Maurice Cohn. “Their love of our orchestra and commitment to musical excellence in West Virginia is inspiring, and I am so pleased to be able to spend this evening celebrating the enormous difference they have made in our state.”

Tickets for the formal event are $175/person, with table sponsorships for 10 guests available beginning at $2,500. Dress code for the event is cocktail to black tie. Those interested in supporting the event through table sponsorship or donation, please visit wvsymphony.org or contact WVSO Development Director Jessica Silber, jsilber@wvsymphony.org or 304-957-9879. To purchase individual tickets, please visit wvsymphony.org or call the WVSO office at 304-957-9876.

“ZMM is honored to be recognized by the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, an organization that has inspired and enriched our community for generations,” said Adam Krason, ZMM CEO, Principal, and Architect. “Supporting the arts, including WVSO, has always been an important part of who we are as a firm, and we’re proud to celebrate the Symphony’s impact on our region’s cultural vibrancy and creative spirit.”

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical and pops concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 86th season, the WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.

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