The ATHENA® Leadership Award provides recognition to a woman – or a man – honoring her or him for superior attainment in community service and for actively mentoring, coaching and assisting women in accomplishing professional excellence and leadership skills.
The ATHENA® Young Professional Leader Award recognizes a woman, 40 years old or younger, who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their own business or profession; provides valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and who clearly serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally.
These awards are presented nationally and internationally by chambers of commerce, women’s organizations and universities. The award is established through local organizations in partnership with international’s national underwriters, local businesses and individual sponsors.
National Life was an inaugural sponsor of this award. Megan Hand spoke on behalf of the company at the Gala. Other attendees included Lauren Finney, Lindsay Morway, Beth Chenette, and Jessica Kriewald.