ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Würth Industry USA announced the winners of its inaugural juried art exhibition, held November 5 in Roanoke, VA. The company thanks all the student artists who submitted their work and everyone who attended and supported the exhibition.

Inspired by the theme "Move Forward," the exhibition showcased original work by students from colleges and universities across Virginia. Through a range of media, the artists explored innovation, growth, progress, and momentum. A jury panel evaluated submissions against published criteria and selected first-, second-, and third-place winners, while attendees chose the Community Choice Award. Würth Industry USA will retain the three jury-selected winning works. In total, 33 artworks were accepted by 21 artists representing 11 schools.

Award winners

• First place: Varick Edwards Jr., Tracks Through Time (oil paint), Central Virginia Community College ($1,999 prize)
  
  
• Second place: Christine Robinson, Overwrought (charcoal and pencil), Virginia Tech – ($1,199 prize)
  
  
• Third place: Luz Limas Padron, On Building Blocks (acrylic paint), Laurel Ridge Community College ($799 prize)
  
  
• Community Choice Award: Addison Bryant, Remnants (pen), Virginia Commonwealth University ($300 Blick gift card)

"As a family-owned company, we believe that strong communities are essential to long-term success," said Chapman Revercomb, president of Würth Industry USA. "Supporting arts and cultural organizations helps enrich the places where our employees and customers live and work, creating opportunities for connection, creativity, and community pride for generations to come."

The exhibition reflects the Würth Group's longstanding commitment to art and culture. Würth Industry USA's new U.S. fine arts initiative builds on that legacy by recognizing emerging artists and bringing their perspectives to the greater community. The Würth Collection includes more than 20,000 works spanning the late Middle Ages through the early 21st century. With its new U.S. art initiative, Würth Industry USA is creating an opportunity to recognize emerging artists and bring their perspectives to the communities in which we serve.

About Würth Industry USA

Würth Industry USA (WIUSA) is part of Würth Industry North America (WINA), a division of the Würth Group, the world's largest industrial distributor and a privately held, family-owned company founded in 1945. WIUSA provides highly customized logistics solutions designed to lower customers' purchasing and operating costs, reduce storage footprint, and enable teams to focus on their core business. WIUSA employs more than 1,000 team members, including experts with decades of experience, who deliver reliable customer support. The company also offers a comprehensive line of industrial and construction products and services, including additive manufacturing, digital inventory, engineering assistance, quality control, inventory management, vending, safety supplies, kitting and assembly, structural fasteners, and MRO/industrial supplies. Customers throughout North America are served through a network of distribution centers across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. For more information, visit wurthindustry.com.

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