Ron and Katherine Harper, founders of Harper Corp. of America, Charlotte, N.C., have been inducted into the National Technical Honor Society Hall of Fame for Educational Excellence. The induction is concurrent with the couple’s winning of the Silver Star Award, which is presented jointly by the American Technical Education Association (ATEA) and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), and recognizes exceptional support and commitment to advancing postsecondary technical education. Rich Wagner, vice president of academic affairs for Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, nominated the Harpers for the award.