Lexington, KY (July 21, 2009) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Megan Howe (CT), Post University, is the recipient of the 2009 USDF Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Membership Organization (IMO) Senior Athletic Achievement Award. Megan graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.89 and won this award based on her ability to balance academics with participation in extracurricular equestrian activities.
          To be eligible for the IMO Senior Athletic Achievement Award, Intercollegiate/interscholastic members (IMs) must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, and must have been a member of their IMO for at least one year, including their senior year. Students must submit an application form and a copy of their official transcripts. All students who fulfill the criteria receive a certificate from USDF and recognition in the collectible yearbook edition of USDF Connection.
         For more information about the USDF IMO Senior Athletic Achievement Award or to access a current listing of USDF IMOs, visit the USDF Web site or contact the USDF office at [email protected]. 

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