Student Affairs Award Recipients
Below are the Division of Student Affairs award recipients from the 2023-2024 academic year. Nominated Students, Faculty/Staff, and Organizations are reviewed and recipients selected by respected review committees. The recognition of awards are then presented at the Black & Gold Leadership Awards, University Housing Awards or the Chancellor's Awards of Distinction.
Allie Dotson
Spirit of Service Award
International Appalachian
Jaden Hatcher
Rising Star Award
Black Student Association
Avery Britt
Unsung Champion Award
National Residence Hall Honorary
Amarah Din
Commitment to Justice Award
Student Government Association
Natara Dulaney
Dr. Jim Street Award for Outstanding Presidential Leadership
International Appalachian
Hadley Ladue
Outstanding Achievement Award
Order of Omega
Madalyn Peterson
Graduate Advisor of the Year Award
University Housing
Damein Ronk
Graduate Advisor of the Year Award
University Housing
Shane Johnson
NRHH Triple Chain Award
University Housing
Key Hatch
National Residence Hall Honorary
University Housing
Hadley Tavernier
Neighborhood Member of the Year
University Housing
Jos Baro
Emerging Student Leader
University Housing
Frank Cybulski
Outstanding Advisor Award - Dept-Affiliated
NRHH & RHA-University Housing
Zachary Fowler
Student Employee of the Year
Office of Student Employment
Esmeralda "Esme" Hernandez-Alvarez
The Ronny L. Brooks Leadership Award
Office of Student Affairs
Kaitlyn Mills
Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Office of Student Affairs
Caitlin Langley
Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Office of Student Affairs
Abby Silvers
Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Office of Student Affairs
Jocelyn Pelcaste-Gonzalez
The Bobby L. Dunnigan Award for Outstanding Service
Plemmons Student Union
Zoe Sharafinski
The Bobby L. Dunnigan Award for Outstanding Service
University Recreation
Katie Brooks
Gregory S. Blimling Award for Outstanding Graduate Student
Campus Activities
Jonathan Winbush
Gregory S. Blimling Award for Outstanding Graduate Student
University Recreation
Laney Wessels
Sorority Member of the Year
Alpha Phi
Nick Spiers
Fraternity Member of the Year
Theta Chi
Lindsey Stack
Sorority President of the Year
Alpha Delta Pi
H. Baird
Fraternity President of the Year
Alpha Tau Omega
Jenny Crute
Carly Griffin Greek Woman of Service
Alpha Omicron Pi
Captain Steven Pressley
Outstanding Advisor Award
National Society of Pershing Rifles
Scott Haynes
W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Eddie Simmons
W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Dr. Baker Perry
W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Kimberly Anthony
Staff Excellence Award
University Recreation
National Society of Pershing Rifles
Appalachian Image Award
Appalachian State Equestrian Team
Outstanding Organization Award - Club Sport
Student American Indian Movement
Outstanding Organization Award - AOISA
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Outstanding Organization Award - FSL
Commando Club
Outstanding Organization Award - General Clubs
Appalachian Popular Programming Society
Outstanding Organization Award - Department Affiliated Org
Appalachian Student Ambassadors & Residence Hall Association for Destress with RHA and AMB
Collaboration Award
Black Student Association
Leaders in Action Award
App Builds A Home
Student Organization of the Year
Appalachian State Quizbowl & Trivia Club
Best New Student Organization Award
App State Geek Guild for Nerd Con
Outstanding Educational Program
Student Chapter of the Institute of Managerial Accountants /TAGA
Membership Development Award
Hospitality & Tourism Management Student Association
Outside the Box Award
Mentoring Club
Community Impact Award
Mountainside
Most Engaged Neighborhood
Most Spirited Neighborhood of the Year
Pi Day, East Everest
Program of the Year