Print
Achievers & Accolades

UNCW Bestows Awards On Three Alumni

By Joe Lowe, posted Mar 3, 2015
As part of the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s homecoming weekend, the UNCW Alumni Association honored three alumni, two of whom live in the Cape Fear area.
 
Ryan Crecelius earned the 2015 Young Alumnus of the Year Award. Joshua Vach was presented the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award. Lt. Col. Robert W. Rideout Jr. received the highest honor as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award.
 
Crecelius, class of 2006, owns Nest Realty, a Wilmington-based residential brokerage firm. Recently, his peers elected him vice president of the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors Board of Directors. He earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from UNCW.
 
Vach, class of 1987, is the owner of six local restaurants, including K-38 locations and Las Olas, and is a supporter of several area charities, including the Surfrider Foundation and no-kill animal shelters in the region. In addition, he is a regular supporter of the Hope From Helen fundraising event on Wrightsville Beach and founded the Tower 7/WBLivesurf Scholarship Fund. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics at UNCW.

Rideout, class of 1995, works as a hearing office chief administrative law judge with the Social Security Administration and judge advocate for the U.S. Army Reserves. He toured Iraq and Afghanistan and earned various awards for his military service:two Bronze Stars, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Achievement Medals and four Army Commendation Medals. In addition, he served as an assistant public defender and assistant district attorney. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from UNCW.
Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
Jimheadshot

The Wilmington Construction Market: Trends, Recognition, and Challenges

Jim Hundley - Thomas Construction Group
Untitleddesign2

The Importance of Real Estate Appraisals

Steve Mitchell - Cape Fear REALTORS®
Untitleddesign2 9202334730

Investing in the Health of Our Communities, for Today and the Future

Novant Health - New Hanover Regional Medical Center Novant Health

Trending News

Passenger Rail Study Offers New Details About Proposed Wilmington To Raleigh Route

Emma Dill - Apr 22, 2024

Severe Weather Postpones Trump Rally In Wilmington

Emma Dill - Apr 20, 2024

Will NC Be CNBC's Three-time Top State For Business?

Audrey Elsberry - Apr 22, 2024

In The Current Issue

Bootstrapping A Remote Option

Michelle Penczak, who lives in Pender County, built her own solution with Squared Away, her company that now employs over 400 virtual assist...


Taking Marine Science On The Road

“My mission and my goal is to take my love of marine science, marine ecosystem and coastal ecosystems and bring that to students and teacher...


Surf City Embarks On Park’s Construction

“Our little town, especially the mainland area, is growing by leaps and bounds. So having somewhere else besides the beach for kids to go an...

Book On Business

The 2024 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.

Order Your Copy Today!


Galleries

Videos

2024 Power Breakfast: The Next Season