Business students earned top honors during Appalachian State University's Celebration of Leadership and Legacy Award Ceremony April 22, 2016.
The event, hosted by Appalachian's Office of Student Development, recognizes students for their service and leadership to the university. Awards presented included the Ronny L. Brooks Leadership Award, the Bobby L. Dunnigan Service Award, the Gregory S. Blimling Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in Student Development, the Berardino DiBernardi Student Award for Leadership and Legacy and the W. H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion Award, and Outstanding Club President, among others.
Senior Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship major Emily Haas earned the W. H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion. The Plemmons Medallion, named in honor of Dr. William H. Plemmons who served as the Appalachian's second president from 1955 to 1969, was established by the university's Board of Trustees in 1996. The award recognizes the time, energy, skills, and commitment of students, faculty, student development educators and staff who exceed their peers in providing leadership that enriches the quality of student life and advances the education of students. A list of past winners is available online. Haas also earned the Beradino DiBernardi Student Award for Leadership and Legacy.
Senior International Business and Economics major Jack Terrell won the Ronny L. Brooks Leadership Award. The Brooks Award recognizes Appalachian students who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary leadership provided to Appalachian students, programs and organizations.
Pictured are Vice Chancellor for Student Development Cindy Wallace, left, and Provost Darrell Kruger with Terrell, second from left and Ronny Brooks family representative.
Jeff Cox was recognized for the President of the Year Award for his leadership of Beta Alpha Psi, an international honorary organization for financial information students and professionals.
Pictured, from left, are Beta Alpha Psi faculty advisor Tracy Reed, Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris, Beta Alpha Psi President Jeff Cox, Plemmons recipient Emily Haas and BB&T Student Leadership Associate Director Amy Odom.
Business students earn Plemmons Medallion, DiBernardi and Brooks Leadership Awards
Business students earn Plemmons Medallion, DiBernardi and Brooks Leadership Awards