Ann Shattuck, Mission Support Alliance, receiving the ATHENA Leadership Award in 2018. Pictured with Jim Hall, Kadlec (left), and Khurshed Sharifov, Regional Chamber Board Chair (right).

​The ATHENA Leadership Award celebrates exemplary leadership and is reflective of a quote by Plato: What is honored in a country will be cultivated there.  Over 6,000 recipients have been honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award nationwide since the program’s inception in 1982. Presented to leaders across professional sectors, the ATHENA Leadership Award’s rich history, international scope and focus on mentorship distinguish it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive.

ATHENA Leadership Award

ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award

THE CRITERIA 
ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees must meet each of the following three criteria:

• Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession
• Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community
• Actively assist women in achieving their full leadership potential

QUALIFICATIONS

• ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees may represent either the profit or not-for-profit sector. 
• Previous ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are not eligible for nomination, however past nominees may be nominated again.
• There is no minimum or maximum age qualification that must be met by ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees.

THE CRITERIA 
ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Nominees are emerging women leaders who meet each of the following criteria:

• Demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her business or profession
• Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community
• Clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally

QUALIFICATIONS

• ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Nominees are 40 years of age or younger.
• ATHENA Young Professional Award Nominees may represent either the profit or not-for-profit sector.
• Previous ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Recipients are not eligible for nomination, however past nominees may be nominated again.

Nominations for 2019 are closed.

Previous ATHENA Leadership Award recipients