ATHENA Awards

Back in the early 80’s, ATHENA International’s founder, Martha Mertz was asked to serve on the Board of Directors of the Lansing Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce. After finding herself to be the only business woman serving on the Board and discovering that her Chamber had only once honored a woman, Martha quickly recognized that the Chamber’s boardroom did not reflect the reality of the community. Martha worked with her Chamber to recognize the leadership of outstanding professional and business women in the community and advocated to provide opportunities for them to move into leadership positions. The first ATHENA Award was presented in 1982. The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce was one of the first chambers in the United States to present the award which is now known throughout the world.

The ATHENA Award is presented yearly to an individual who has attained and personifies professional excellence in her business or profession; contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community; and generously assists other women in realizing their full leadership potential.

Click here for the 2008 ATHENA Award Nomination Form

Click here to learn more about 2008 ATHENA Sponsorship opportunities

Previous ATHENA Award recipients

2007 Ramona Sain
2006 Jan Caon-Barlow
2005 Tonya Ketzler
2004 Pamela Fernsler
2003 Lennetta Coney
2002 Norma Hagenow
2001 Laurie Moncrieff
2000 Julianne Princinsky, Ed.D.
1999 Peggy Haw Jury
1998 Donna Dodds Hamm
1997 Beverly Jones, Ph.D.
1996 Peggy McWhirter
1995 Dr. Vivian M. Lewis
1994 Lenore Croudy
1992 Linda Holloway
1991 Edna Rubin
1990 Annetta R. Tobias
1989 Charlotte B. Brannstrom
1988 Katharine Roat Stevens
1987 Lisa M. Olson

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PRESENTING SPONSOR:

ATHENA PIN SPONSOR:

RECEPTION SPONSORS:

TENET SPONSORS:

The Authentic Self:
Advance Physical Therapy Center

Relationships:
Plante & Moran PLLC

Giving Back:
Jan's Professional Dry Cleaners

Collaboration:
Yeo & Yeo. P.C., CPAs

Courageous Acts:
McLaren Regional Medical Center

Learning:
Citizens Bank

Fierce Advocacy:
Mott Community College