Awards of Distinction

Abby Silvers, of Cherryville, is a senior English-professional writing major with a minor in psychology. After graduating in May, Silvers plans to pursue a master's degree in student affairs administration at App State.

During her time at App State, Silvers has "genuinely capitalized on every opportunity to serve her fellow Mountaineers," said one of her nominators, adding, "She always finds a way to rise to the occasion, collaborate with those around her to find a creative solution or go out of her way to impact someone else positively."

Silvers is a member of App State's Student Government Association and has served on SGA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

As an intern supervisor in New Mountaineer and Family Engagement at App State, Silvers helps oversee orientation operations and has worked to create training materials for Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders. This past summer, she worked with App State's Office of Sustainability to lead student volunteers on a cleanup initiative in Boone.

Throughout 2022 and 2023, Silvers worked part time in Plemmons Student Union, serving as a student supervisor, information desk attendant and operations assistant. She is an Appalachian Excellence Scholarship recipient.