Monday, March 21, 2016

2016 Athena Leadership & Athena Young Professional Finialists Announced

March 1, 2016 ~ Today at the Women's Network luncheon they announced the 2016 ATHENA Leadership and the ATHENA Young Professional finalists. I was surprised as well as honored and humbled to be one of three finalists for the 2016 ATHENA Young Professional Award.

The ATHENA Leadership awards are presented to women or men who are honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. 

This year marks the 22nd year of the ATHENA Leadership Award and the 8th year for the ATHENA Young Professional Award!


Congratulations to the following ladies on being a 
2016 ATHENA Leadership Finalists.....

Jan Grossman, Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation

Nancy Fay, Mary Kay Cosmetics

Dianne Lynch, Stephens College


The ATHENA Leadership® Award
ATHENA International’s mission is to support, develop and honor women leaders, inspire women to achieve their full potential and create balance in leadership.

The ATHENA Leadership® Model focuses on personal traits of strong, successful leaders. The model captures the spirit and collaborative leadership style often exemplified in women leaders, while also recognizing the importance of traits such as courageous acts and fierce advocacy in the pursuit of excellence.

ATHENA Leadership® Award recipients are chosen for displaying excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, providing valuable service to improve the quality of life in their community and helping women reach their full leadership potential.

Women’s Network awarded the first ATHENA Leadership® Award in Columbia, MO in 1995 to Linda Arnold. Since then, the ATHENA International Award committee has annually honored a business leader from the community at the ATHENA International Award luncheon. The ATHENA International Award program seeks to inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives.


Congratulations to the following ladies on being a 
2016 ATHENA Young Professional Finalists.....  
 Dr. Tonia Compton, Columbia College

Erica Pfefferman, The Business Times Company

Michele Spry, Midway Electric, Inc. and Midway CSI


The ATHENA Young Professional® Award
Women’s Network is pleased to announce the ATHENA Young Professional® Award. This award will be presented to an exceptional individual who is an emerging leader in her/his business or profession, who gives back to the community in meaningful ways and who clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally.

The ATHENA Young Professional® Award is a natural extension of the ATHENA Award©, a program with a rich quarter century history of honoring exceptional leaders. By presenting this award in Columbia we are acknowledging the contributions and importance of our local emerging leaders.


A very sincere congratulations to each of these incredible women up for these two prestigious awards. I am excited to have been nominated for this award (thank you Heather Stewart) and you all are a winner in my book! Our community is better because of women like you! 





Past ATHENA Leadership® Award Recipients
  • 2015 – Janice Schuerman
  • 2014 – Barbara Hodges
  • 2013 – Nikki Krawitz
  • 2012 – Linda Baumgartner
  • 2011 – Karen Miller
  • 2010 – Sabrina McDonnell
  • 2009 – Teresa Maledy
  • 2008 – Cindy Mustard
  • 2007 – Dr. Wendy Libby
  • 2006 – Ellen Roper
  • 2005 – Pat Hostetler
  • 2004 – Karen Taylor
  • 2003 – Richard Mendenhall
  • 2002 – Ann Covington
  • 2001 – Vicky Riback Wilson
  • 2000 – Elinor Arendt
  • 1999 – Patsy Ponder Dalton
  • 1998 – Susan Stalcup Gray
  • 1997 – Vicki Dunscombe
  • 1996 – Dr. Muriel Battle
  • 1995 – Linda Arnold

Past ATHENA Young Professional® Award Recipients
  • 2015 – Billie Connally
  • 2014 – Jessica Macy
  • 2013 – Lindsay Young Lopez
  • 2012 – Shatenita Horton
  • 2011 – Shelly DeVore
  • 2010 – Kerrie Bloss
  • 2009 – Kelley Marchbanks
  • 2008 – Elizabeth Mendenhall




Join us on Thursday, April 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lela Raney Wood Hall Kimball Ballroom on Stephens College campus. The evening will begin with cocktails and networking from 5:30 – 6 p.m. The dinner and program will follow. Women’s Network will be presenting the 22nd Annual ATHENA International Award and the 8th Annual ATHENA Young Professional Award. 


This is the premiere event for Women’s Network and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Don’t miss out on an incredible and inspiring evening that celebrates business individuals in our community!

The registration deadline is March 30. Registration is $30 per person or $500 for a table. Table sponsorship benefits include: company name recognition on table, name recognition on program slideshow at event, table for 10 and prime table location. For additional information, contact Kristen Grusenmeyer at (573) 817-9119.
 


Presenting Sponsor: Joe Machens Dealerships
  • Gold Sponser: Dave Griggs Flooring America
  • Gold Sponsor: Cumulus Broadcasting
  • Silver Sponsor: RE/MAX Boone Realty - Elizabeth Mendenhall

 Thank you to our additional sponsors: Location Sponsor Stephens College; Design Services Sponsor The Business Times Company; Video Production Sponsor KOMU 8 & Mid Missouri’s CW; Print Services Sponsor Shelter Insurance Companies – Main Office; Decorations Sponsor AnnaBelle Events; Media Sponsors The Business Times Company, KMOS-TV Missouri PBS, Mediacom; Awards Sponsor MFA Incorporated; Catering Sponsor Fresh Ideas Food Service


Past ATHENA Leadership® Award Recipients
  • 2015 – Janice Schuerman
  • 2014 – Barbara Hodges
  • 2013 – Nikki Krawitz
  • 2012 – Linda Baumgartner
  • 2011 – Karen Miller
  • 2010 – Sabrina McDonnell
  • 2009 – Teresa Maledy
  • 2008 – Cindy Mustard
  • 2007 – Dr. Wendy Libby
  • 2006 – Ellen Roper
  • 2005 – Pat Hostetler
  • 2004 – Karen Taylor
  • 2003 – Richard Mendenhall
  • 2002 – Ann Covington
  • 2001 – Vicky Riback Wilson
  • 2000 – Elinor Arendt
  • 1999 – Patsy Ponder Dalton
  • 1998 – Susan Stalcup Gray
  • 1997 – Vicki Dunscombe
  • 1996 – Dr. Muriel Battle
  • 1995 – Linda Arnold
- See more at: http://womensnetworkcomo.com/about-us/athena/#sthash.xjX6ERZZ.dpuf
The ATHENA Leadership Awards are presented to women or men who are honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisteing women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. - See more at: http://womensnetworkcomo.com/events/2016-athena-international-awards-banquet-ceremony/#sthash.7q2J0nGO.dpuf
The ATHENA Leadership Awards are presented to women or men who are honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisteing women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. - See more at: http://womensnetworkcomo.com/events/2016-athena-international-awards-banquet-ceremony/#sthash.7q2J0nGO.dpuf
The ATHENA Leadership Awards are presented to women or men who are honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisteing women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. - See more at: http://womensnetworkcomo.com/events/2016-athena-international-awards-banquet-ceremony/#sthash.7q2J0nGO.dpuf

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