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Phi Theta Kappa Honors Nation’s Top Community College Presidents with Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named the 2026 recipients of the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, the Society’s highest honor for community college presidents. The award is presented annually to college presidents who have demonstrated outstanding support for student success initiatives leading to stronger pathways for completion, transfer, and career readiness. Uniquely,…

Fourteen College Presidents Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 14 college administrators with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2025, the Society’s annual convention in Kansas City, Missouri, April 3-5, 2025. To be eligible for this award, college presidents and CEOs must have served in their role for at least five years. Recipients…

Twenty College Presidents Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized 20 college administrators with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2024, the Society’s annual convention in Orlando, Florida, April 4-6, 2024. To be eligible for this award, college presidents and CEOs must have served in their role for at least five years. Recipients are…

Six College Presidents to Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize six college presidents with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2023, the Society’s annual convention in Columbus, Ohio, April 20-22. To be eligible for this award, college presidents and CEOs must have served in their role for at least five years. Recipients are…

13 College Presidents to Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 13 college presidents with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2022, the Society’s annual convention in Denver, Colorado, April 7-9.  To be eligible for this award, college presidents and CEOs must have served in their role for at least five years. Recipients are…

Nine College Presidents to Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize nine college presidents with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2021, the Society’s annual convention, broadcast live from Orlando, Florida, April 8-10.

13 College Presidents to Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 13 college presidents with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2020, the Society’s annual convention, April 2-4 in the Greater Dallas Area in Texas.

18 College Presidents to Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 18 community college presidents with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2019, the Society’s annual convention, April 4-6 in Orlando, Florida.

35 College Presidents to Receive Shirley B. Gordon Awards

2018 Gordon Award Winners

Phi Theta Kappa Elects Mary Graham to International Board of Directors

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mary Graham, President of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, to its International Board of Directors. A nationally respected leader in community college education, Dr. Graham brings extensive executive experience, institutional perspective, and a deep commitment to student success to Phi Theta…