Beta Zeta Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Western Iowa Tech Community College received the top awards and recognition at both regional and international levels.

The Awards and Recognitions at the Regional Level (2-28-2026)

  • Five-Star Chapter
  • Most Distinguished Chapter
  • Most Distinguished Honors in Action
  • Most Distinguished College Project
  • Most Distinguished Honors in Action Theme

Individual and Team Honors

  • Most Distinguished Chapter Member - Leul Neguse
  • Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team - Sharon Roslansky, Alexandra Mathis, William Oban, Fatima Paez-Quevedo
  • Distinguished Chapter Officer - Alexandra Mathis
  • Distinguished Regional Officer - Alexandra Mathis
  • Distinguished Regional Officer Team - Sharon Roslansky and Alexandra Mathis (from our chapter), along with two officers from other chapters

Regional Excellence Awards

  • Regional Excellence in Leadership
  • Regional Excellence in Service
  • Regional Excellence in CC Smart
  • Five-Star Region

Special Recognition Awards

  • Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award for Retiring President - Dr. Terry Murrell
  • Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor - Cherie Lee
  • Distinguished Administrator Award - Michael Meister
  • Distinguished Advisor Award - Theresa Petty

The Awards and Recognition at the International Level (03-28-2026)

The following recognitions and awards were received by out of nearly 1250 chapters.

  • Distinguished Chapter 
  • Most Distinguished Honors in Action
  • Most Distinguished College Project
  • Distinguished Chapter Member - Leul Neguse
  • Distinguished Chapter Officer Team - Sharon Roslansky, Alexandra Mathis, William Oban, Fatima Paez-Quevedo
  • Distinguished Regional Officer - Alexandra Mathis
  • Distinguished Regional Officer Team - Sharon Roslansky and Alexandra Mathis (with two officers from other chapters)
  • Regional Excellence in Leadership
  • Regional Excellence in Service
  • Regional Excellence in CC Smart
  • Five-Star Region

Special Recognition Awards

  • Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award for Retiring President - Dr. Terry Murrell
  • Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor - Cherie Lee
  • Distinguished Administrator Award - Michael Meister

Scholarship Award recipients were recognized at the PTK Catalyst

At the All-Iowa Academic Team ceremony on March 2, 2026, two WITCC students received prestigious Coca-Cola scholarships:

  • Alexandra Mathis - Recipient of the highest Coca-Cola scholarship, the New Century Transfer Pathway Scholarship. She also received the PTK Guistwhite Scholarship and was named to the All-USA Academic Team, PTK’s highest national recognition. This honor includes a full-tuition scholarship at Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and several other universities nationwide, plus over $13000.00 stipend
  • Fatima Paez-Quevedo - Recipient of Coca-Cola Gold Scholarship - full-tuition scholarship to Iowa State University plus $1250 stipend 
  • William Oban – Received $1000.00 PTK Chime Scholarship plus $25,000.00 from Drake University

These achievements reflect the outstanding dedication, leadership, and academic excellence of our PTK students and everyone at our college who has helped them succeed. We are proud to celebrate their success.

Elected to serve as the PTK Iowa Regional Officers

  • Parker Gee -President
  • Ashley Kotalik -Vice President
  • Jana Pocoví Tosquella - Vice President

Semifinalist for International Officer

  • Sharon Roslansky- Vice President for Division III