UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 27, 2012 (April 26, 2012)


AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
Ohio   1-14105   34-1863889
(State or Other Jurisdiction   (Commission File   (IRS Employer
of Incorporation)   Number)   Identification No.)
 
 

One American Way, Warren, Ohio  44484
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)  (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (330) 856-8800




(Former name and address, if changed since last report)


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ITEM 5.07  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The Avalon Holdings Corporation Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on April 26, 2012.

The following directors were elected by the holders of Class B Common Stock:
 
 
Name
 
Votes For
 
Votes Withheld
 
Abstentions
 
Broker Non-votes
Ronald E. Klingle
 
6,113,850
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
Timothy C. Coxson
 
6,113,850
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
David G. Bozanich
 
6,113,850
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-

 
The following directors were elected by the holders of the Class A Common Stock:

Name
 
Votes For
 
Votes Withheld
 
Abstentions
 
Broker Non-votes
Kurtis D. Gramley
 
1,909,219
 
219,145
 
-0-
 
1,048,320
Stephen L. Gordon
 
1,911,708
 
216,656
 
-0-
 
1,048,320

 
No other matters were submitted for stockholder action.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 27, 2012
 
  Avalon Holdings Corporation  
       
       
  By:  /s/ Timothy C. Coxson  
    Timothy C. Coxson  
    Chief Financial Officer  
 
 
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