Celebrating Leadership: Announcing Florence Hood Miner Award Regional Recipients

Each year, Delta Zeta recognizes outstanding junior members whose leadership, scholarship, and service have made a meaningful impact on their campuses, chapters, and the Sorority. We are proud to celebrate the women selected as Regional Recipients of the Florence Hood Miner Award. 

• Region I: Abbigail Niland, Gamma Beta, University of Connecticut 

• Region II: Hailey Shondeck, Epsilon Theta, Penn West University, Clarion 

• Region III: Abigail Cawdery, Theta Phi, Old Dominion University 

• Region IV: Maggie Byers, Kappa Chi, Youngstown State University 

• Region V: Emily Yannetta, Alpha Theta, University of Kentucky 

• Region VI: Emily Baldauff, Beta Delta, University of South Carolina 

• Region VII: Kathryn Hartung, Epsilon, Indiana University 

• Region VIII: Chloe Hutt, Pi Alpha, University of Florida 

• Region IX: Jayne Phillips, Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama 

• Region X: Haley Humphrey, Xi Nu, Tarleton State University 

• Region XI: Emma Lowther, Beta Tau, Nebraska Wesleyan University 

• Region XII: Caroline Wedbush, Theta Theta, DePaul University 

• Region XIII: Korinne Harmon, Kappa, University of Washington 

The Florence Hood Miner Award honors junior members who, during their collegiate experience, have made significant contributions through exceptional campus leadership while maintaining a strong academic record. These women exemplify what it means to lead with purpose, balancing academic excellence with meaningful involvement and service. 

Their leadership extends beyond titles. These women mentor peers, foster collaboration, and inspire others to become involved and engaged. They are strong ambassadors for Delta Zeta, demonstrating the values of scholarship, leadership, and service in everything they do. Their contributions reflect the spirit of Florence Hood Miner—women who lead with confidence, dedication, and integrity. 

Being named a Regional Recipient is a significant achievement and reflects the respect and admiration of peers, advisors, and campus leaders. These outstanding women now advance for consideration as National Finalists, with national award recipients to be announced later this month.