Ventura College’s Alpha Beta Gamma dominated an annual leadership conference earlier this month, taking home a total of four prestigious awards.

ABG, the International Business Honor Society, attended their Annual International Leadership Conference from April 8 through 12 in Pensacola Beach, Fla. Chapter advisor Dr. Jeff Stauffer and chapter president Raymond Morua represented the VC branch as well as the state of California.

“It was a fun, great experience,” said Morua, a 27-year-old international relations major. “To represent our school at such a worldwide level is amazing.”

According to Morua, there are only two other ABG chapters in Calif., but both were unable to attend the conference. VC solely represented the state in the midst of other chapters from Canada, South Africa and Europe, taking home honors that have previously been awarded to ABG chapters all along the East Coast.

“We had no idea we were going to win anything,” said Morua. “These awards are based on annual reports we submit, including financial management and lists of events we do throughout the year.”

ABG swept the awards banquet, winning the International Honor Societies Hausman Siegel Distinguished Chapter President Award, the Eva Bobrow Memorial Medallion of Excellence and the Excellence in Financial Management Award. Dr. Stauffer was also individually honored with the Outstanding Advisor Medallion.

Though Morua and Stauffer were the only two representatives from Ventura College, over 30 members are currently involved with ABG. The Ventura chapter is known for reaching out to the community.

“I’m very proud of the work we’ve done and have been able to do for the community,” gushed Morua. “To hear the cheers from the crowd when we won was so exciting. We’ve been rewarded for all the work we’ve done.”