ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon 2027

The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to a local woman who has achieved the highest level of professional excellence, contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others, and actively assists women/girls in realizing their full potential. Award recipients have included leaders in education, business executives, non-profit founders, and more.

Nominations are sent to ATHENA International, the award presenter, which selects finalists and the recipient. The luncheon on July 23 is held to recognize nominees, honor finalists, and celebrate the award recipient.

Previous ATHENA Leadership Award recipients:
2026: Diana White
2025: Rachel Goodlad
2024: Nicole Robinson Gauthier
2023: Judge Kathleen Hamilton
2022: Natalie Saikowski Goertz
2021: Carol Gooch
2020: Dr. Dana Hoyt
2019: Dr. Marlen Tejeda
2018: Danielle Scheiner
See 2026 event pictures here.

Speaker information coming soon!