Delta Zeta Announces 2025 Region and Area Award Honorees

National winners to be announced Saturday, August 2, at the Everlasting Orlando Rose Banquet

(Oxford, Ohio) Are you ready to Truly Celebrate together? It’s time to honor the dedication, leadership and philanthropic efforts of our talented members and chapters! Across the country, Delta Zeta members are doing incredible things in their communities, and we’re excited to recognize the impact of their passion and dedication.  

Our committed Area Alumnae Directors and Regional Collegiate Directors have selected the 2025 Delta Zeta region and area award honorees who will advance as national finalists. National winners, recommended by the National Awards Committee and approved by National Council, will be announced at the Rose Banquet during Everlasting Orlando/National Convention on August 2, 2025. 

Congratulations to all of our region and area honorees! 

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2025 DELTA ZETA AWARDS AREA HONOREES AND NATIONAL FINALISTS

Area I 

Area I 2025 Achoth Award, Area Honoree and National Finalist  

• Karyn Withers Morrison, Gamma Delta Chapter, Pennsylvania State University 

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Area II 

Area II 2025 Alumnae Chapter Excellence Award, Area Honoree  

• Dayton Area Alumnae Chapter 

Area II 2025 Achoth Award, Area Honorees and National Finalists 

• Phyllis Snape Favorite, Xi Chapter, University of Cincinnati 
• Faye Ryan, Gamma Chi Chapter, Ball State University 
• Jean Gileno Lloyd, Delta Chapter, DePauw University 
• Tara Lutz Schwartz, Beta Gamma Chapter, University of Louisville 
• Molly Wright Mealer, Epsilon Chapter, Indiana University 
• Elizabeth Kryca Davenport, Epsilon Sigma Chapter, Wayne State University 
• Nicole Kotlan, Gamma Kappa Chapter, Kent State University 

Area II 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Area Honoree/National Finalist 

• Greater Beckley/Princeton Area 

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Area III 

Area III 2025 Alumnae Chapter Excellence Award, Area Honorees 

• Greater Nashville Area Alumnae Chapter 
• Greenville Alumnae Chapter 
• Columbia Alumnae Chapter 
• Grand Strand Alumnae Chapter 
• Chattanooga Area Alumnae Chapter 
• Western North Carolina Alumnae Chapter  
• Clemson Area Alumnae Chapter 

Area III 2025 Achoth Award, Area Honorees and National Finalists 

• Natalie Hardwick, Beta Delta Chapter, University of South Carolina 
• Jill Bishop Brock, Omicron Mu Chapter, University of South Carolina/Upstate 
• Summer Harris, Beta Delta Chapter, University of South Carolina 
• Gina Smith McCarty, Beta Delta Chapter, University of South Carolina 

Area III 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Area Honoree/National Finalist

• Greenville Alumnae Chapter 

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Area IV 

Area IV 2025 Alumnae Chapter Excellence Award, Area Honorees  

• Bayou Alumnae Chapter  
• Huntsville Alumnae Chapter 

Area IV 2025 Achoth Award, Area Honorees and National Finalists 

• Margaret Ila Christian, Alpha Gamma Chapter, University of Alabama 
• Amanda Enclade Fremin, Kappa Alpha Chapter, Nicholls State University 

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Area V 

Area V 2025 Alumnae Chapter Excellence Award, Area Honoree  

• San Antonio Alumnae Chapter 

Area V 2025 Achoth Award, Area Honoree and National Finalist 

• Danica Chronister, Xi Phi Chapter, University of Missouri/Kansas City 

Area V 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Area Honoree/National Finalist

• San Antonio Alumnae Chapter 

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Area VI 

Area VI 2025 Alumnae Chapter Excellence Award, Area Honoree  

• Wichita Alumnae Chapter 

Area VI 2025 Achoth Award, Area Honoree and National Finalist

• Patricia Crowe, Delta Pi Chapter, Emporia State University

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Area VII  

Area VII 2025 Alumnae Chapter Excellence Award, Area Honoree 

• Madison Area Alumnae Chapter 

Area VII 2025 Achoth Award, Area Honorees and National Finalists 

• Amy Huber, Epsilon Kappa Chapter, University of Wisconsin/White Water 
• Colette Gilewicz, Beta Rho Chapter, Michigan State University 

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Area VIII 

Area VIII 2025 Alumnae Chapter Excellence Award, Area Honorees

• Greater Seattle Alumnae Chapter 
• West Inland Empire Alumnae Chapter 
• San Francisco Bay Area Alumnae Chapter 

Area VIII 2025 Achoth Award, Area Honorees and National Finalists 

• Beth Luton, Xi Rho Chapter, Clarkson University 
• Jennifer Perry Plante, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter, California State University/Fresno 
• Skye Wheeler Koachway, Delta Alpha Chapter, California State University/Long Beach 

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2025 DELTA ZETA AWARDS REGION HONOREES AND NATIONAL FINALISTS  

Region I 

Region I 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Pi Tau Chapter, Sacred Heart University 

Region I 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Beta Alpha Chapter, University of Rhode Island 

Region I 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Gamma Beta Chapter, University of Connecticut 

Region I 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Victoria Joyce Violette, College Chapter Director for Omicron Delta Chapter, Bryant University 

Region I 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Alexandra Paul, Xi Upsilon Chapter, Northeastern University 

Region I 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honorees/National Finalists 

• Katherine Deskey, Xi Upsilon Chapter, Northeastern University 
• Kiley Keough, Gamma Beta Chapter, University of Connecticut 

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Region II 

Region II 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Iota Theta Chapter, Mansfield University 

Region II 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honorees/National Finalists 

• Zeta Phi Chapter, Slippery Rock University 
• Zeta Epsilon Chapter, PennWest/California 

Region II  2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Kappa Xi Chapter, Duquesne University 

Region II 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Gamma Delta Chapter, Pennsylvania State University 

Region II 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Jessica Baumgardner, College Chapter Director for Delta Tau Chapter, Temple University 

Region II 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Madaliene Patragas, Kappa Xi Chapter, Duquesne University 
• Aundalynn Aljoe, Zeta Phi Chapter, Slippery Rock University 

Region II 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Addison Shaftic, Zeta Phi Chapter, Slippery Rock University 

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Region III  

Region III 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honorees/National Finalists  

• Omicron Pi Chapter, Frostburg State University 
• Lambda Delta Chapter, University of Virginia 

Region III 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Omicron Pi Chapter, Frostburg State University 

Region III 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Jamie Winters, College Chapter Director for Omicron Pi Chapter, Frostburg State University 

Region III 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Emily Hampton, Epsilon Delta Chapter, Concord University 

Region III 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Graceann Heaberlin, Omicron Pi Chapter, Frostburg State University 

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Region IV 

Region IV 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Alpha Rho Chapter, Ohio Wesleyan University 

Region IV 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Gamma Kappa Chapter, Kent State University 

Region IV 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Gamma Kappa Chapter, Kent State University 

Region IV 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Gamma Kappa Chapter, Kent State University 

Region IV 2025 Gertrude Houk Fariss Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Youngstown Alumnae Chapter and Kappa Chi Chapter, Youngstown State University 

Region IV 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Michelle Honeyman, College Chapter Director for Alpha Chapter, Miami University 

Region IV 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Lauren Bartlett, Theta Psi Chapter, Ashland University 

Region IV 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Madison Noble, Kappa Chi Chapter, Youngstown State University 

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Region V 

Region V 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Rho Alpha Chapter Chapter, Murray State University 

Region V 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Beta Gamma Chapter, University of Louisville 

Region V 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Kappa Tau Chapter, Morehead State University 

Region V 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Pi Lambda Chapter, University of Tennessee/Chattanooga 

Region V 2025 Gertrude Houk Fariss Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Louisville Alumnae Chapter and Beta Gamma Chapter, University of Louisville 

Region V 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Emma Sears, Beta Gamma Chapter, University of Louisville 

Region V 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honorees/National Finalists

• Ella Blair, Beta Lambda Chapter, University of Tennesee/Knoxville 
• Emily Warren, Rho Alpha Chapter, Murray State University 
• Ellie Wolf, Alpha Theta Chapter, University of Kentucky 

Region V 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Cayden Hinde, Rho Alpha Chapter, Murray State University 

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Region VI  

Region VI 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Omicron Mu Chapter, University of South Carolina/Upstate 

Region VI 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honorees/National Finalists  

• Beta Delta Chapter, University of South Carolina 
• Kappa Phi Chapter, University of North Carolina/Charlotte 

Region VI 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Omicron Lambda Chapter, North Carolina State University 

Region VI 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Lambda Phi Chapter, Appalachian State University 

Region VI 2025 Gertrude Houk Fariss Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Clemson Area Alumnae Chapter and Pi Epsilon Chapter, Clemson University 

Region VI 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Leighton Gray Smith, College Chapter Director for Beta Delta Chapter, University of South Carolina 

Region VI 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honorees/National Finalists

• Maura Hamilton, Beta Delta Chapter, University of South Carolina 
• Samiksha (Sammy) Mukherjee, Kappa Phi Chapter, University of North Carolina/Charlotte 

Region VI 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honorees/National Finalists 

• Caroline Comeskey, Kappa Phi Chapter, University of North Carolina/Charlotte 
• Catie Savarese, Beta Delta Chapter, University of South Carolina 
• Alexandra Clary, Omicron Mu Chapter, University of South Carolina/Upstate 

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Region VII  

Region VII 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Epsilon Chapter, Indiana University 

Region VII 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Epsilon Chapter, Indiana University 

Region VII 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Epsilon Chapter, Indiana University 

Region VII 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Shelley Schmidt, College Chapter Director for Epsilon Chapter, Indiana University 

Region VII 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Rilyn Wonnell, Pi Omicron Chapter, Indiana University/Indianapolis 

Region VII 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Faith Peebles, Epsilon Chapter, University of Indiana 

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Region VIII 

Region VIII 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Delta Beta Chapter, University of Tampa 

Region VIII 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Zeta Pi Chapter, University of Georgia 

Region VIII 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honorees/National Finalists 

• Delta Beta Chapter, University of Tampa 
• Zeta Pi Chapter, University of Georgia 
• Alpha Sigma Chapter, Florida State University 
• Pi Alpha Chapter, University of Florida 

Region VIII 2025 Gertrude Houk Fariss Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Athens Area Alumnae Chapter and Zeta Pi Chapter, University of Georgia 

Region VIII 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honorees/National Finalists 

• Michelle Granger, College Chapter Director for Xi Xi Chapter, University of North Georgia 
• Laura “Anje” Newbold, College Chapter Director for Pi Alpha Chapter, University of Florida 
• Allie Quintyne, College Chapter Director for Delta Beta Chapter, University of Tampa 

Region VIII 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honorees/National Finalists

• Laura Jane Bryan, Pi Alpha Chapter, University of Florida 
• Mia Filoramo, Pi Alpha Chapter, University of Florida 
• Megan Helena McGuire, Pi Alpha Chapter, University of Florida 
• Kathleen Kennedy Padmos, Zeta Pi Chapter, University of Georgia 
• Sydney Blake Wald, Alpha Sigma Chapter, Florida State University 

Region VIII 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honorees/National Finalists

• Kendall Elyse Bruce, Zeta Pi Chapter, University of Georgia 
• Stephanie Anne Buell, Pi Alpha Chapter, University of Florida 

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Region IX  

Region IX 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Alpha Gamma Chapter, University of Alabama 

Region IX 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Lambda Alpha Chapter, Arkansas Tech University 

Region IX 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Lambda Kappa Chapter, University of Alabama/Huntsville 

Region IX 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Kappa Alpha Chapter, Nicholls State University 

Region IX 2025 Gertrude Houk Fariss Award Region Honorees/National Finalists 

• Bayou Alumnae Chapter 
• Kappa Alpha Chapter, Nicholls State University 

Region IX 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Sherri Smith Martin, College Chapter Director for Alpha Gamma Chapter, University of Alabama 

Region IX 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Hannah Melton, Lambda Alpha Chapter, Arkansas Tech University 

Region IX 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Teegan Mathey, Alpha Gamma Chapter, University of Alabama 

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Region X  

Region X 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honorees/National Finalists  

• Iota Psi Chapter, University of Texas/Arlington 
• Omicron Alpha Chapter, St. Mary’s University 
• Zeta Psi Chapter, Stephen F. Austin State University 

Region X 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist

• Delta Theta Chapter, University of Houston 

Region X 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honorees/National Finalists

• Xi Nu Chapter, Tarleton State University 
• Gamma Xi Chapter, New Mexico State University 
• Delta Theta Chapter, University of Houston 

Region X 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Region Honorees/National Finalists 

• Zeta Zeta Chapter, West Texas A&M University 
• Lambda Omicron Chapter, Angelo State University 
• Xi Nu Chapter, Tarleton State Chapter 

Region X 2025 Gertrude Houk Fariss Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• San Antonio Alumnae Chapter and Omicron Alpha Chapter, St. Mary’s University 

Region X 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honorees/National Finalists

• Catherine Watkins, College Chapter Director, Delta Theta Chapter, University of Houston 
• Savannah Smith, College Chapter Director, Omicron Alpha Chapter, St. Mary’s University 

Region X 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honorees/National Finalists  

• Mia Guzman, Delta Theta Chapter, University of Houston 
• Brianna Saenz, Omicron Alpha Chapter, St. Mary’s University  
• Haley Salinas, Lambda Omicron Chapter, Angelo State University 

Region X 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honorees/National Finalists 

• Kyra Enders, Delta Theta Chapter, University of Houston 
• Mariadny Garza, Theta Omicron Chapter, University of Texas/Rio Grande Valley 
• Skilee Soto, Omicron Alpha Chapter, St. Mary’s University 

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Region XI 

Region XI 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Delta Omega Chapter, Fort Hays State 

Region XII 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Epsilon Nu Chapter, Missouri State University 

Region XI 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Epsilon Nu Chapter, Missouri State University 

Region XI 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Region Honorees/National Finalists

• Epsilon Nu Chapter, Missouri State University 
• Delta Xi Chapter, University of Northern Colorado 

Region XI 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honorees/National Finalists

• Evelyn Durkee, Delta Sigma Chapter, Truman State University 
• Angelina Orent, Beta Tau Chapter, Nebraska Wesleyan University 

Region XI 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honorees/National Finalists 

• Emma Withouse, Epsilon Nu Chapter, Missouri State University  
• Christine Chen, Delta Sigma Chapter, Truman State University    
• Madeline August, Beta Tau Chapter, Nebraska Wesleyan University  
• Ella Burrows, Delta Omega Chapter, Fort Hays State University  

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Region XII 

Region XII 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Gamma Rho Chapter, Northern Illinois University, Iota Chapter, University of Iowa 

Region XIII 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Lambda Rho Chapter, Illinois State Chapter 

Region XII 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Alpha Beta Chapter, University of Illinois 

Region XII 2025 Community Impact through Service, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Lambda Rho Chapter, Illinois State University 

Region XII 2025 Gertrude Houk Fariss Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Madison Alumnae Chapter and Epsilon Kappa Chapter, University of Wisconsin/Whitewater 

Region XII 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Karen Showalter, College Chapter Director for Lambda Rho Chapter, Illinois State University 

Region XII 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Dannielle Dillard, Lambda Rho Chapter, Illinois State University 

Region XII 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honorees/National Finalists 

• Anastasia Polihronidis, Alpha Beta Chapter, University of Illinois 
• Jaclyn Mcdonald, Lambda Rho Chapter, Illinois State University 

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Region XIII 

Region XIII 2025 Adelaide See Loving Cup Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Pi Psi Chapter, California State University/San Marcos 

Region XIII 2025 Caryatides Award Region Honoree/National Finalist  

• Kappa Chapter, University of Washington 

Region XIII 2025 Community Impact through Philanthropy, Chapter – Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Pi Psi Chapter, California State University/San Marcos 

Region XIII 2025 Gertrude Houk Fariss Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• San Francisco Bay Area and Xi Lambda Chapter, University of San Francisco 

Region XIII 2025 Alice C. Huenefeld Outstanding CCD Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Amanda Allegra Harer, College Chapter Director for Pi Gamma Chapter, California State University/Northridge 

Region XIII 2025 Florence Hood Miner Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Dana Hall, Delta Alpha Chapter, California State University/Long Beach 

Region XIII 2025 Grace Mason Lundy Award Region Honoree/National Finalist 

• Narda Orozco, Pi Psi Chapter, California State University/San Marcos 

About Delta Zeta 

Delta Zeta Sorority is a global women’s organization whose shared values support a vision to truly inspire action and impact lives through leadership, service and philanthropy. Founded on Miami University’s campus in Oxford, Ohio in 1902, the Sorority has more than 300,000 members in the United States and Canada. The Delta Zeta Foundation, a non-profit organization, makes possible gifts and support for scholarships, leadership, philanthropy and education. The Delta Zeta National Housing Corporation provides safe housing and chapter facilities for more than 2,000 collegiate students on more than 70 campuses. Learn more about our mission at deltazeta.org. For more information about the Delta Zeta Foundation, visit deltazeta.org/foundation.  
 
For more information, please contact Cindy Menges, Chief Executive Officer, at [email protected].