Black & Gold Leadership Awards
The purpose of the Black & Gold Leadership Awards is to recognize the outstanding leadership and achievements of Appalachian State University’s student organizations, student leaders, and club advisors. The awards ceremony was hosted by Campus Activities and Club Council, the governing and advocacy body for student clubs and organizations. This event took place on Wednesday, April 9th in the Plemmons Student Union.
Congratulations again to all our Black & Gold Leadership Award winners! We had a wonderful time celebrating students, faculty and staff this past Wednesday! Pictures from the event can be found HERE!! The award winners are listed below:
Collaboration Award
- CEL Civic Literacy Team, SGA, APPS, Club Council for Part at the Polls
Community Impact Award
- Alpha Tau Omega
- Ice Hockey Club
Outstanding Educational Program
- Japanese Culture Club
Membership Development Award
- Forensic Science Club
Outside the Box Award
- Graduate Student Government Association
Appalachian Image Award
- App Builds a Home
Leaders in Action Award
- College Democrats of Appalachian State
Best New Student Organization Award
- Global Medical Brigades
Outstanding Organization Award - Club Sport
- Women's Ultimate Club
Outstanding Organization Award - FSL
- Zeta Tau Alpha
Outstanding Organization Award - General Clubs
- App State Geek Guild
Outstanding Organization Award - Department Affiliated Org
- Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Student Organization of the Year
- Gamma Iota Sigma
Unsung Champion Award
- Zac Moreno (Appalachian Popular Programming Society)
Rising Star Award
- Jesus Sisniega-Serrano (Latin Hispanic Alliance)
Outstanding Achievement Award
- Mia Acosta-Nicholson (Latin Hispanic Alliance)
- Kaylee Taylor (Kappa Alpha Pi, Pre-Law and Government Fraternity)
Commitment to Justice Award
- Nicole Tran (Student Government Association)
Spirit of Service Award
- Shane Johnson (National Residence Hall Honorary)
Dr. Jim Street Award for Outstanding Presidential Leadership
- Ethan Wittig (Student Builders Association)
Outstanding Advisor Award
- Danni Capps (Hospitality & Tourism Management)
- Kayla Engel (Residence Hall Association)
Gregory S. Blimling Award for Outstanding Graduate Student
- Natalee Jamerson, Campus Activities
- Kaleigh Del Greco, Community-Engaged Leadership
Bobby L. Dunnigan Outstanding Service Award
- Megan Taylor, University Recreation
- Megan Gilmore, Plemmons Student Union
Ronny L. Brooks Leadership Award
- Jake Jenson
- Margaret-Ann Littauer
- Kam Smith
- Jaden Hatcher
- Kaylee Greene
W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion
- JP Neri
- Kathryn Long
- Amarah Din
- Savannah Raley
- Misty Mayfield - staff
- Dr. Rita Joyner - faculty
- Dr. Heather Jo Mashburn - SA educator