Past Honorees

2024

Dr. Brooke Christian

University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Brooke Christian
Professor, Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences
Dr. Ellen Lamont

Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Ellen Lamont
Associate Professor and Honors Program Coordinator, Department of Sociology
Dr. Lisa Curtin

App State School/College Awards

Dr. Lisa Curtin
Professor, Department of Psychology
Benjamin Good

App State School/College Awards

Benjamin Good
Senior Lecturer, Department of English
Dr. Jordan Hazelwood

App State School/College Awards

Dr. Jordan Hazelwood
Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Dr. Ellen Key

App State School/College Awards

Dr. Ellen Key
Professor and Honors Program Director, Department of Government and Justice Studies
Dr. Leah Sherman

App State School/College Awards

Dr. Leah Sherman
Professor and Director of Undergraduate Laboratories, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Scott Haynes

W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion

Scott Haynes
Director of Operations, Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Caitlin Langley

W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion

Caitlin Langley
Senior, Sustainable Development-Environmental Studies major
Kaitlyn Mills

W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion

Kaitlyn Mills
Senior, Exercise Science major
Dr. Baker Perry

W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion

Dr. Baker Perry
National Geographic Explorer and Professor, Department of Geography and Planning
Abby Silvers

W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion

Abby Silvers
Senior, English-Professional Writing major
Eddie Simmons

W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion

Eddie Simmons
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education and Associate Director of Facilities and Operations, University Recreation
Dr. Alan Needle

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity

Dr. Alan Needle
Associate Professor, Department of Public Health and Exercise Science and Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Dr. Will Canu

Provost’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity

Dr. Will Canu
Professor, Department of Psychology
Carla Ramsdell

Wayne D. Duncan Appalachian State University Faculty Enrichment and Teaching Fellowship

Carla Ramsdell
Practitioner-in-Residence, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Dr. Michael Krenn

Harvey R. Durham Outstanding Freshman Advocate Award

Dr. Michael Krenn
Professor, Department of History
Kimberly Anthony

Staff Excellence Award

Kimberly Anthony
Administrative Support Specialist, University Recreation
Alan Byrd

Staff Excellence Award

Alan Byrd
Operations Superintendent, New River Light and Power
Karen Fletcher

Staff Excellence Award

Karen Fletcher
Director of Grants Resources and Services, Office of Research and Innovation
Jessica Guggenheimer

Staff Excellence Award

Jessica Guggenheimer
Executive Director of Advising and Academic Support, Beaver College of Health Sciences
Lanie Karstrom

Staff Excellence Award

Lanie Karstrom
Sustainability Outreach Director, Office of Sustainability
Emory Maiden

Staff Excellence Award

Emory Maiden
Interim Director of Academic Technologies, Information Technology Services
Diana Nelson

Staff Excellence Award

Diana Nelson
Executive Director, College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub
Nate Weigl

Staff Excellence Award

Dr. Nate Weigl
Senior Director, Transfer Admissions and Engagement
Samantha Williams

Staff Excellence Award

Samantha Williams
Department Administrator, Department of Computer Information Systems
Esmeralda “Esme” Hernandez-Alvarez

Ronny L. Brooks Leadership Award

Esmeralda "Esme" Hernandez-Alvarez
Senior, Building Sciences major

2023

Dr. Maryam Ahmed

University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Maryam Ahmed
Professor, Department of Biology
Emily Daughtridge

Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award

Emily Daughtridge
Professor, Department of Theatre and Dance
Beth Holcomb

W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion

Beth Holcomb ’02 ’14
Director, Campus Activities
Christian Martin

W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion

Christian Martin
Senior, Middle Grades Education major
Rylan O’Connor

W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion

Rylan O’Connor
Senior, Electronic Media/Broadcasting major
Dr. David Koppenhaver

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity

Dr. David Koppenhaver
Professor, Department of Child Development, Literacy and Special Education
Dr. Maggie Sugg

Provost’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity

Dr. Maggie Sugg
Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Planning
Dr. Pablo Chialvo

Wayne D. Duncan Appalachian State University Faculty Enrichment and Teaching Fellowship

Dr. Pablo Chialvo
Lecturer, Department of Biology
Dr. Laura Ammon

Harvey R. Durham Outstanding Freshman Advocate Award

Dr. Laura Ammon
Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion
Director, Watauga Residential College
Adam Adcock

Staff Excellence Award

Adam Adcock ’02
Research and Lab Operations Manager, Department of Art
Sarah-Davis Cagle

Staff Excellence Award

Sarah-Davis Cagle ’06 ’19
Director, Enrollment Analytics and Customer Relationship Management Solutions
Amy Roberts

Staff Excellence Award

Amy Roberts
Senior Director of Finance and Systems, Campus Services
Ella Brose

Ronny L. Brooks Leadership Award

Ella Brose
Senior, Global Studies major
Sharon Donahue

Ronny L. Brooks Leadership Award

Sharon Donahue
Senior, Nursing major