SKYCTC celebrates excellence in Allied Health Programs at Annual Awards Ceremony

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is honoring outstanding students in its Allied Health programs for their achievements and leadership.

According to a release by SKYCTC, on April 18, the college hosted its annual Allied Health Award Ceremony to celebrate 16 students.

In addition, SKYCTC says four dedicated professional mentors from regional healthcare facilities were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the programs.

Award recipients were honored in the following categories:

Academic Excellence

Recognizing students who achieved the highest program GPA

• Medical Lab Tech – Robert Salinas, Warren Co.
• Radiography – Natalie Barrett, Barren Co.
• Respiratory – Allison Meeks, Edmonson Co.
• Surgical Technology – Naomi Richards, Warren Co.

Clinical Excellence

Recognizing students with the highest level of clinical proficiency

• Medical Lab Tech – Haleigh Wyatt, Warren Co.
• Radiography – Emma Robertson, Warren Co.
• Respiratory – Briana Maynard, Barren Co.
• Surgical Technology – Derek Baldwin, Warren Co.

Excellence in Leadership

Recognizing students who demonstrated outstanding leadership and integrity

• Medical Lab Tech – Phaivanh Mary Nanathou, Warren Co.
• Radiography – Allison Hendrick, Allen Co.
• Respiratory – Marie Jaime, Warren Co.
• Surgical Technology – Sasha Griffin, Allen Co.

Overall Program Excellence

Recognizing students for excellence in academics, clinical performance, and integrity

• Medical Lab Tech – Jennifer Gann, Warren Co.
• Radiography – Gunner Bush, Green Co.
• Respiratory – Jared Corbitt, Warren Co.
• Surgical Technology – Sasha Griffin, Allen Co.

Overall Allied Health Winner

Recognizing the top student across all Allied Health programs

• Sasha Griffin, Surgical Technology, Allen Co.

Professional Mentor Awards

Honoring mentors selected by students for their exceptional support and guidance

• Medical Lab Tech – Marla Ford, Graves Gilbert Clinic
• Radiography – Amy Killen, TriStar Greenview
• Respiratory – Dottie Skotak, Med Center Health Scottsville
• Surgical Technology – Shmeeka Wright, TriStar Greenview

SKYCTC says it extends its heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients and commends all students in the Allied Health programs for their hard work and dedication.