2020-2021 Award Winners

The Board of Trustees awarded the W. H. Plemmons Medallion to four outstanding individuals in 2021.

The W. H. Plemmons Medallion is an award created to "recognize the time, energy, skills, and commitment of students, faculty, student affairs educators and staff who exceed their peers in providing leadership that enriches the quality of student life and advances the education of students." Each year nominations are sought from Appalachian community members. These nominations are reviewed and a recommendation is made to the Board of Trustees for recipients of this award.

2021 winners were:

  • Jason Marshburn, staff category
  • Dr. Thomas Mueller, faculty category
  • Aiyana Willoughby, student leader category