BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Alumni Association recognized its 2019 Alumni Awards winners at a luncheon held on Appalachian’s campus Friday, Oct. 18, as part of the university’s homecoming celebrations. The annual Alumni Awards honor graduates who are outstanding representatives of Appalachian through work, service and philanthropy.

Avery B. Hall Sr. ’93 and Ronald “Steve” Norwood ’80 each received a 2019 Outstanding Service Award, which recognizes individuals for their exceptional service to the university. Jonathan Kappler ’05 received the 2019 Young Alumni Award, which is given to individuals under 40 years of age for their exceptional service to the university and accomplishments in their career.

Hall, a 1999 Appalachian Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, is a member of the Appalachian State University Foundation Inc. Board of Directors and has previously served on the university’s Board of Trustees. He is senior vice president/commercial banking lender at Wells Fargo in Greensboro.

Norwood, who is founder and CEO of Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems, serves on Appalachian’s Transportation Insight for Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. His 2016 donation initiated the Appalachian Student Venture Fund, enabling students to launch start-ups while promoting local and regional economic development.

Kappler, who serves as chief of staff to the state’s deputy secretary for behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities, is a past president of Appalachian’s Alumni Association and has served on numerous university advisory boards.

Avery B. Hall Sr. ’93 honored by App State with 2019 Outstanding Service Award

Oct. 18, 2019

Hall, a 1999 Appalachian Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, is a member of the Appalachian State University Foundation Inc. Board of Directors and has previously served on the university’s Board of Trustees.

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Entrepreneur Ronald ‘Steve’ Norwood ’80 wins 2019 Outstanding Service Award

Oct. 18, 2019

Norwood, who is founder and CEO of Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems, serves on Appalachian’s Transportation Insight for Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. His 2016 donation initiated the Appalachian Student Venture Fund, enabling students to launch start-ups while promoting local and regional economic development.

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App State recognizes Young Alumni Award winner Jonathan Kappler ’05

Oct. 18, 2019

Kappler, who serves as chief of staff to the state’s deputy secretary for behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities, is a past president of Appalachian’s Alumni Association and has served on numerous university advisory boards.

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