BOARDMAN, Ohio - On Tuesday morning, Sweeney Chevrolet in Boardman hosted a brief awards ceremony to honor Stark State student Nathan Wire, who earned the Stark State / General Motors leadership award for exemplary performance.

Wire received this award for graduating at the top of his class in Stark State's Automotive Technology Program. Sweeney Chevrolet partners with Stark State on a service technician co-op work-study program.

The program not only pays the student's tuition but also pays for the student to attend classes and work at the dealership. 

Representatives from Stark State showed up to the ceremony to present Wire with the award.