Elizabeth Cole, MA, LPCC, BCC, professor and counselor at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, was named the Outstanding College and Career Counselor by the Kentucky Counseling Association at its annual conference on November 11 in Louisville. Cole, who was presented the award during the closing session of the conference, has served as a counselor and professor at BSCTC for more than 22 years. She said she was humbled and honored to received the recognition, and that she has reached a point in her career where she wants to give back by volunteering for the professional association to mentor young professionals.