ATHENA Leadership Award

ATHENA Leadership Award

Overview: A prestigious recognition celebrating individuals who demonstrate excellence in their profession, contribute to their community and actively mentor and support the leadership development of women.

Status: Nominations are open for 2025

Geographic Scope: Greater Lafayette Region (nominees must live and have done the majority of their work in the Greater Lafayette area)

Focus Areas:

Award Recognition: Winners are recognized at the Greater Lafayette Commerce Annual Celebration at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds

Criteria

Nominees will be rated on:
• 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
• Demonstrate The Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership™:
- Live Authentically - Learn Constantly - Build Relationships - Foster Collaboration - Act Courageously - Advocate Fiercely - Give Back - Celebrate

Eligibility

• Must live and have done majority of work in Greater Lafayette Region
• May represent either profit or not-for-profit sector
• No minimum or maximum age qualification
• Previous ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are not eligible; however, past nominees may be nominated again

Past Recipients

• 2024: Betty Nelson
• 2023: Sally Fahey
• 2022: JoAnn Brouillette

Partnership: Presented in partnership between Greater Lafayette Commerce, the Association of Women Business Owners (AWBO) and Ladies Lunch Network (LLN)

Contact: Amy Sundell, Director of Membership Engagement