Celebrate Leadership, Inspire Change
Join us for a prestigious afternoon recognizing our 2026 ATHENA® Award recipient—a leader who exemplifies the eight guiding principles of the ATHENA model: living authentically, learning constantly, building relationships, fostering collaboration, acting courageously, advocating fiercely, giving back, and celebrating others.
ABOUT ATHENA®
The ATHENA® Award is a community award given locally, nationally and internationally in partnership with ATHENA® International. Locally presented by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, the ATHENA® Leadership Award recognizes accomplished individuals who actively support women in attaining professional excellence and leadership skills. This award highlights what recipients have accomplished in addition to ways they have paved the path for future successes. ATHENA® Leadership Award inspires others to achieve excellence by honoring exceptional leaders.
The Delaware County Chamber has presented this award since 1989 to over 35 prestigious recipients.
ATHENA® EMBODIMENT
An ATHENA® demonstrates The Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership™ in all aspects of their life.
- Live Authentically & Learn Constantly
- Build Relationships & Foster Collaboration
- Act Courageously & Advocate Fiercely
- Give Back & Celebrate
They demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community and actively assist women in achieving their full leadership potential. Learn more about ATHENA® here.
NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW!
Nominations are being accepted until August 28th!
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