Awards of Distinction

Mary Sheryl Horine has been a dedicated member of App State since 2004, initially serving as a lecturer before transitioning into a leadership role in 2008.

Horine currently serves as director of outreach and education in the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness, where she is committed to advancing health education, community engagement and wellness initiatives.

Under Horine's leadership, programs such as Girls on the Run of the High Country, Healthy Heart Collaborative, Camp Crinkleroot and the Aging Academy have thrived. To support these initiatives, Horine has successfully secured more than $800,000 in external funding, further strengthening their reach and sustainability.

"Mary Sheryl's ability to cultivate and maintain trust-based relationships is at the heart of her leadership," said a nominator. "She is known for her consistent follow-through, personal investment in community well-being and responsiveness to the evolving needs of the people she serves."

Horine holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Public Health from Boston University.