Our History
On November 29, 2002, Golden Key Society celebrated its 25th Anniversary. Golden Key was founded at Georgia State University in 1977, by a group of highly motivated undergraduate students. Golden Key was among the first honor societies to focus on leadership and service in addition to academic recognition. The organization valued diversity and brought together honor students from different backgrounds as well as from different majors. Since its founding, Golden Key International Honour Society has emerged as one of the most dynamic, forward-thinking organizations in higher education. Committed to an ethos of recognizing academic achievement and encouraging altruistic service, the Society’s on-campus presence has reached 335 campuses in seven countries including Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States.

Mission, Values and Strategic Plan
With more than 25 years of rich tradition, Golden Key remains committed to scholarship, career development, leadership and service. Our mission defines who we are; our core values provide us guidance in executing our activities; and our history reminds us that more than one million members are counting on us to shape the future through our strategic planning process.

Mission
Golden Key strives to build global communities of academic achievers by providing opportunities for individual growth through leadership, career development, networking and service.

Core Values
Golden Key is committed to the highest standards of integrity and is responsible to Golden Key members served across the globe. All Society efforts are focused on delivering value to those members in an honest, sincere and ethical manner.

Golden Key believes in a community built on mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork - rewarding individual accomplishment dedicated toward a common vision and treating others as we would have them treat us. As a global organization, Golden Key values diversity and respects differences among each other. The Society's strength lies in its inclusiveness and ability to collaborate and learn from each other.

Golden Key believes in setting the standard for excellence among honor societies by continually exploring new possibilities. This focus on innovation will define the meaning and character of the honor societies of the future.