The Beta Zeta Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at Western Iowa Tech Community College achieved outstanding success at the Iowa Regional Convention held February 28, 2025, in Des Moines. The chapter brought home the Most Distinguished Awards in every Chapter Hallmark category, highlighting the hard work and leadership of its members and advisors.
Several students and advisors also received recognition at the individual level. All of Beta Zeta Mu’s regional individual award winners have earned honors at the international level as well, with more international award announcements expected during the April PTK Catalyst Convention.
Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in higher education, with nearly 1,300 chapters across the United States and in several international locations.
Regional Awards Earned by Beta Zeta Mu:
- Five-Star Chapter Award
- Most Distinguished Chapter
- Most Distinguished Honors in Action Award
- Most Distinguished College Project Award
- Most Distinguished Honors in Action Theme Award
- Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Award - Sharon Roslansky
- Distinguished Chapter Officer - Kevin Romo
- Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team - Sharon Roslansky, Kevin Romo, Hector Vega Aceves, Jeniffer Guedes, Jose Fuentes, Alexys Meridith, Mitchell Walde, Stefani Nunez, and Hannah Peterson
- Most Distinguished Chapter Member - Israel Rodriguez
- Most Distinguished Advisor Team - Dr. Terry Murrell, Bill Clifford, and Sima Dabir
Additional Awards and Recognitions:
- Distinguished Administrator Award: Andrea Rohlena
- Distinguished Community College State Director: Emily Shields (Nominated by Sima Dabir on behalf of the Beta Zeta Mu chapter and Iowa Region)
- Coca-Cola Gold Scholars: Kevin Romo (will attend Iowa State University on a full-tuition scholarship) and Hector Vega Aceves (will attend Iowa State University on a full-tuition scholarship)
- All-Iowa Academic Team Recognition: Kevin Romo and Hector Vega Aceves were honored on February 18 and 28, 2025, in Des Moines.
- Newly Elected PTK Regional Officers from WITCC:
- Sharon Roslansky - 2025-2026 Iowa Regional Vice President
- Alexandra Mathis - 2025-2026 Iowa Regional Vice President
WITCC is proud of the leadership, service, and academic excellence demonstrated by our PTK students and advisors. Their dedication continues to shine at both the regional and international levels.