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ATHENA Leadership Award: Nomination Instructions

The ATHENA Leadership Award celebrates exemplary leadership and is reflective of a quote by Plato: what is honored in a country will be cultivated there. Over 7,000 recipients have been honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award since the program's inception in 1982.


Presented to leaders across professional sectors, the ATHENA Leadership Award's rich history, international scope, and focus on mentorship distinguish it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive.

THE CRITERIA

ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees must meet each of the following three criteria:

  1. Demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession
  2. Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community
  3. Actively assists women in achieving their full leadership potential


QUALIFICATIONS

  1. ATHENA Leadership Award nominees may represent either the profit or non-profit sector.
  2. Previous ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are not eligible for nomination; however, past nominees may be nominated again.
  3. There is no minimum or maximum age qualification that must be met by ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees.

COMPLETING THE FORM

  1. You are encouraged to work closely with your nominee to complete their nomination.
  2. Nominations for the ATHENA Leadership Award must be submitted using this nomination form and format.
  3. You may include supporting documents (articles, testimonials, etc.) with your completed nomination form.
  4. Deadline for submission: November 1, 2024 at 5:00pm

THE PROCESS

A Selection Committee, made up of a diverse group of community leaders, will review all nominations and select the ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient. The Recipient will be announced at the Barry County Chamber & EDA Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration at Bay Pointe Woods on January 18, 2025.


Questions?

Contact Nichole Lyke (nichole@mibarry.com or 269-945-2454)
* Nominee Name: enter the name of the individual you would like to nominate for the ATHENA Leadership Award.
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* Nominee Address: enter the nominee's address including city and ZIP code.
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* Nominee Phone: enter the nominee's preferred phone number.
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* Nominee Email: enter the nominee's preferred email address.
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* Nominee Company: enter the nominee's employer and/or company name.
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* Nominee Title: enter the nominee's job title/position.
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* Nominee Business: enter the address of the nominee's employer and/or company.
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* Nominee Business Phone & Email: enter the phone number and email address of the nominee's employer and/or company.
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* Nominator: enter the name of the person(s) completing this form.
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* Nominator: enter the name of your company/organization.
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* Nominator: enter the address of your company/organization; include city, state, and zip code.
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* Nominator: enter the telephone number the person(s) completing this form.
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* Nominator: enter the email of the person(s) completing this form.
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* Date of submission: enter today's date.
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* PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP: Provide specific examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession.
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* COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP: Provide specific examples of how the nominee provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community. Include type and length of service in civic and service organizations and initiatives.
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* PERSONAL LEADERSHIP/MENTORSHIP: Provide specific examples of how the nominee has actively assisted women in achieving their full leadership potential, and/or demonstrated support for their personal and professional advancement.
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* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CRITERIA: Include any additional information you feel is important for consideration of your nominee. Include awards, honors, publications, articles, and/or testimonials that demonstrate service to their profession, community, and, most importantly, aspiring and established women leaders.
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If you need to submit additional documentation, please email all documents to: nichole@mibarry.com.

Up to 5 additional supporting documents may be included with your nomination form.
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