Honoring the Best of Appalachian
Each year the Appalachian Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni and friends for their service to the university and accomplishments in their careers. The awards are presented annually at an Alumni Awards Ceremony, and Walker College of Business graduates are often recognized. Videos below feature some of the college's past winners, and complete lists of recipients can be viewed online:
For more details or to submit a nomination, visit the alumni affairs awards site.
Stacy Roberson Reedy '06 '07 - App State Young Alumni Award 2023
C. Philip Byers '85 - App State Distinguished Alumni Award 2023
Brian "Scotty" McCullough '89 '98 - App State Outstanding Service Award 2023
Outstanding Service Award winner Ronald ‘Steve’ Norwood ’80
Young Alumni Award 2018: Dr. David J. English '04 '06
Young Alumni Award video: Sarah Freed '09
Young Alumni Award: Susan M. Branch '99
Outstanding Service Award: D. Kenan Smith '84 and E. Hayes Smith '82
Marshall Croom '86 Outstanding Service
Preston Powell '01 Young Alumni Award
Brandon & Erica Adcock, 2013 Young Alumni Award, Appalachian State University
Young Alumni Award: Scott Lampe '94
Outstanding Service Award: Wayne Sumner '75
Honorary Alumni Award: Michael Steinback
2011 Alumni Awards: Brad Sparks '97 '98
2011 Alumni Awards: Doug Johnson '77
Richard Sparks, recipient of Appalachian State University's 2010 Outstanding Service Award
Walker College Distinguished Alumni
Beginning 2022, the Alumni Association also recognizes individuals from App State’s academic colleges and the Honors College.
2024 Craig Stephenson
2023 Phil Ostwalt
2022 Dawn Medlin