LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bluegrass Community and Technical College celebrated the outstanding achievements of its Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Phi Kappa Chapter following the 2026 PTK Catalyst Conference, earning top regional and international honors that showcase the college's student leadership and commitment to service.

The Alpha Phi Kappa Chapter was named one of the Top 100 Chapters internationally, ranking among more than 1,300 chapters worldwide, and earned the distinction of being the #1 Chapter in the Kentucky Region with the Most Distinguished Chapter Award for 2026. The PTK Catalyst Conference, held in Baltimore March 26-28, is Phi Theta Kappa's premier annual event, bringing together high-achieving students from across the globe to celebrate academic excellence, leadership, and service.

The chapter's accolades span multiple categories at both regional and international levels. The chapter earned the Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award at the international level, recognition for exceptional student leadership and collaboration. Regionally, the chapter won the College Project Award and earned first place in the Honors in Action Project Award. The chapter also received the Distinguished Theme Award for Theme 6: Stories of Persistence, Resilience, Healing and Sorrow.

Individual honors underscored the strength of BCTC's PTK program. Kimberly Ross-Brown, the chapter's advisor, was named a Distinguished Advisor at the international level—one of only 15 selected from 847 applicants—while also receiving the Most Distinguished Advisor Award and the Horizon Award at the Kentucky regional level.

"This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication, resilience, and leadership of our students," said Dr. Greg Feeney, BCTC's President and CEO. "We are incredibly proud of the Alpha Phi Kappa Chapter for representing BCTC at the highest level. Their success at the Catalyst Conference demonstrates the transformative power of student engagement and leadership development."

BCTC is one of 16 colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and operates seven campuses in Central Kentucky. The Alpha Phi Kappa Chapter continues to exemplify the mission of Phi Theta Kappa, demonstrating that student leadership and commitment can drive meaningful change both on campus and in the community.