The Co-op and Internship Office recently recognized 2011-12 Outstanding Co-op/Intern Award recipients. Megan Moore, top, a senior environmental health science major, was named the Outstanding Co-op student and Amanda Bowles, below, a communication studies major, was honored as Outstanding Intern at an April 10 ceremony.

Moore, nominated by Lt. Col. Steven G. Basso, Commander, and Sheila D. Johnson, Chief of Staff, Blue Grass Chemical Activity, has worked as a co-op student and “valued part of the BGCA team” since the summer of 2011.

Bowles was nominated by Dr. Catherine Robinette and Dr. Hayden Phillips for her “exemplary professionalism” as a pediatric dental assistant with Dentistry for Children.

“Congratulations to our outstanding students and many thanks to our dedicated employers who provide our students with extraordinary work assignments and the opportunity to gain invaluable work experience while attending EKU,” said Connie Dirks, Cooperative Education and Internship associate director.