The ATHENA Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award celebrate exemplary accomplishment, leadership, service and mentorship. The Awards aim to reflect the spirit of Plato who said: What is honored in a country will be cultivated there.
Over 6,000 recipients have been honored with ATHENA Award since the program’s inception in 1982. Presented to leaders across professional sectors, the ATHENA Awards’ rich history, international scope, and focus on mentorship distinguish it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive.
Criteria
ATHENA 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, serving as a role model for young women both personally and professionally
Qualifications
ATHENA Leadership Award nominees may represent either the profit or not-for-profit sector and must work and reside in Fannin, Cooke, or Grayson counties. Nominees for the Young Professional award must be 40 years of age or younger. Please make sure your nominee is eligible as previous ATHENA Leadership Award recipients are not eligible for nomination. However, past nominees may be nominated again.
Completing the Form
You are encouraged to work closely with your nominee to complete their nomination. Nominations must be submitted using the online nomination form. You may include supporting documents (articles, testimonials, etc.) with your completed nomination form.
Deadline for submission is February 28, 2019
The Process
A Selection Committee, made up of past ATHENA Award recipients, will review all (blinded) nominations and select the recipients based on levels of proficiency, commitment and impact in regard to criteria. The 2019 recipients will be announced at a luncheon Thursday, May 2 at Austin College.