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Accolades

The Appalachian Student Ambassadors take pride in their service to App State, the community, and their own professional development. Here we have included a list of internal and external accolades. While this list is not comprehensive, it includes group awards and individual awards over the years.

Appalachian State University awards

Organizational Award Title Year
Appalachian Image Award 2016, 2008
Homecoming Champions, University Funded Organizations 2014, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1997
Student Organization of the Year 2021, 2013, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1994, 1990
Membership Development Award 2013, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1998
Outstanding Community Service Award 2013, 2010, 2004
Outstanding Community Builders Award 2004
Departmental Organization of the Year 2018
Individual Award Title Recipient Year
Club Council’s Unsung Hero Award Jarrett Jacumin 2016
Club Council’s Outstanding Advisor

Beth Holcomb

Summer Wisdom

Sarah-Davis Cagle

2016

2016

2013

Club Council’s Presidential Award

Hope Canipe

Jacob Brooks

2015

2014

Student Leader Award

Pending Review

Pending Review

Pending Review

Pending Review

Pending Review

2013

2010

2008

2005

2004

Outstanding Achievement Award Michael Pegg 2014
Student Organization President of the Year Maggie King 2018

CASE ASAP awards

*Council for the Advancement & Support of Education Affiliated Student Advancement Programs

Award Title Year
ASAP District III “Outstanding Organization” 2012, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1990
ASAP District III “Lip Sync Champions” 2010, 2005, 2004, 2003
ASAP District III “Outstanding Program” 2017, 2009, 2004, 2003, 2002
ASAP District III “Lip Sync – Best Costumes” 2008
ASAP District III “Outstanding Website” 2006
ASAP International Award “Outstanding Presentation Award” 2013
ASAP International Award “Outstanding Organization, Bronze Level” 2006
ASAP International Award “Outstanding Website” 2001
ASAP International Award “Outstanding Program: Chancellor for a Day” 2001
Individual Award Title Recipient Year
ASAP District lll “Outstanding Leader”

Aaron Galliher

Jacob Brooks

Pending Review

Prending Review

2016

2014

2013

2003

ASAP District III “Outstanding Advisor”

Pending Review

2007

ASAP International Award “Outstanding Advisor, Silver Level”

Pending Review

2006

Other Accolades Year
CASE ASAP National Convention Keynote Presenter – Nashville, TN 2011
CASE ASAP National Convention Host Student Organization – Atlanta, GA 2016

Fred Robinette Outstanding Ambassador Award

Named after the organization’s founder, the Fred Robinette Outstanding Ambassador Award goes to an Ambassador who has gone above and beyond in their duties in dedicated service to the University and the Ambassador organization. This award is considered the highest honor within the organization. Those selected for this award are voted on by their peers at the end of each year. Once chosen, the student’s name is engraved on a plaque to be forever displayed within the Ambassador Office. View recipients of the Fred Robinette Outstanding Ambassador Award.

Ambassador of the Semester

The Ambassador of the Semester award goes to an Ambassador who has done exceptionally well in being “in the arena” maintaining a strong positive attitude, willingness to serve in any capacity, and many other factors. Those selected for this award are voted on by their peers at the end of each semester. Once chosen, the student’s name is engraved on a plaque to be forever displayed within the Ambassador Office. View recipients of the Ambassador of the Semester award.