Pamela Jean Knight of Lewiston has accepted membership in the Golden Key International Honour Society and was honored during a recent induction ceremony at University of Southern Maine.

“It is only fitting that a top academic achiever like Pamela be recognized by Golden Key,” said Alexander D. Perwich II, Golden Key’s chief executive officer. “Our members are inspired and motivated not only to achieve exceptional academic accomplishments, but also to make a positive impact on our world through the Society’s commitment to service.”

Golden Key is the premier college/university honor society in the world, with more than 1.7 million members and 353 chapters in the United States, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

The global nonprofit organization provides academic recognition to college juniors and seniors in the top 15 percent of their class as well as leadership development opportunities, community service, career networking and scholarships. Membership is by invitation only, to students in all fields of study.