Co-op and Internship Honors Luncheon Celebrates Award-Winning Students and Employers
The 2025 Co-op and Internship Honors Luncheon, held on April 15, highlighted the outstanding experiential learning achievements of Georgia Tech students, as well as companies that have provided exceptional internship and co-op programs.
Thank you to our co-op and internship employers, campus partners, faculty, staff, and administrators for supporting Georgia Tech students.
2025 Award and Scholarship Recipients
2025 Co-op Employer of the Year: Johnson & Johnson MedTech
As a leader in medical technology, Johnson & Johnson MedTech is dedicated to developing smarter, less invasive, and more personalized healthcare solutions—impacting patients worldwide. But beyond their groundbreaking work, what truly sets them apart is their commitment to their co-op students.
Joe T. LaBoon Award (Outstanding Co-op Student): Luke Rendel, Mechanical Engineering
During his three semesters at Chick-fil-A, Luke embraced every challenge with curiosity, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset. Whether tackling open-ended design problems, presenting to executives, or stepping in to support his team, Luke combined technical excellence with professionalism and storytelling.
J.E. McDaniel Award (Highest GPA, Co-op Student): Matthew Joseph Ellis, Computer Science
With a 4.0 in computer science and four co-op terms at Itential, Matt’s work is already shaping the future of automated 5G networks. Matt was praised for his ability to learn complex systems under tight deadlines, improving existing code with precision, and delivering projects that align with company strategy.
2025 Internship Program Employer of the Year: Amazon Web Services
AWS is a global leader in cloud computing, empowering businesses to innovate and scale—and their internship program reflects that same commitment to growth. AWS provides interns with real ownership, cutting-edge projects, and an incredibly supportive network—from mentors to managers. Interns aren’t just observers; they’re valued team members, given the tools and trust to make an impact.
Student Intern of the Year: Ekta Mistry, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Ekta Mistry’s internship at United Airlines was impactful and transformative for her team. From building a Statistical Analysis Tool that saves hours of manual work to creating a Resource Center that streamlines operations, Ekta’s work directly elevated her team’s efficiency and standardization. But beyond her deliverables, it was her professionalism, agility, and confidence that left a lasting impression.
Wohlford Scholarship Recipients
The James G. Wohlford Co-op Scholarship was created to aid co-op students to finance their last year at Georgia Tech, when they no longer receive income from their co-op positions. The scholarship offers up to $5000 to its recipients.
L-R: Anuj Adulla, Mia Crider, Nia Cosby, Olivia Hillhouse, Savannah Taylor, and Iteeah Pounds. Anuj Adulla, Computer Science
Mia Crider, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Lincoln Crowe, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
The McKenney’s Scholarship is provided to a Mechanical Engineering student who has completed their co-op with the company. Anasztazya’s co-op experience not only deepened her technical and organizational skills but also gave her a hands-on look at the intersection of business and operations.
