THE ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARD® PROGRAM
SUPPORTING, HONORING AND DEVELOPING WOMEN LEADERS
The ATHENA Leadership Award® was inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment -- qualities embodied in the ATHENA Leadership Model®. The Award is unique in both scope (local, national and international) and the ATHENA mission upon which it is based. The ATHENA Leadership Award® is presented to a woman or man who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Since the program’s inception in 1982, more than 7,000 exemplary leaders in over 500 communities have received the prestigious ATHENA Award in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, China, Greece, India, Russia, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. By honoring exceptional leaders, the ATHENA Leadership Award® Program seeks to inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives.
ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees must meet each of the following 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 others, particularly women, in achieving their full leadership potential
• Help to facilitate Athena’s mission and goals by actively engaging in meaningful ways to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in their professional and personal lives
• Reside in Sangamon or surrounding counties
Questions? Please contact
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Past ATHENA Leadership Award® Recipients
2023 - Dr. Wendi El-Amin
2022 - Dr. Diane Rutledge
2021 - Dr. Diane Hillard-Sembell
2020 - Postponed (COVID-19)
2019 - Dr. Tanya DeSanto
2018 - Karen Hasara
2017 - Margaret Ann Jessup
2016 - Sheila Feipel
2015 - Grace Luttrell Nanavati
2014 - Dr. Linda Jones & Kim Leistner (tie)
2013 - Gail Lorenzini
2012 - Darlene Weaver
2011 - Sarah Mackey
2010 - Deb Shultz
2009 - Evelyn Brandt Thomas
2008 - Lisa Pierce
2007 - Linda Dillon
2006 - Alison Novak
2005 - Amy Hagen
2004 - Cindy Davis
2003 - Judith Teller
2002 - Sue Myerscough
2001 - Linda Waldron
2000 - L. Gay Davidson
1999 - Desiree Logsdon
IWIL IS THE PROUD PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE SPRINGFIELD AREA ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARD®
*IWIL is unable to provide refunds. If you cannot attend an event for which you’ve registered, we encourage you to send someone in your place. Simply have your guest indicate at the check-in table that s/he is your substitute. We appreciate your understanding!
