ABOUT THE ATHENA AWARDThe ATHENA Award®, named for the strong, enlightened goddess, goes to individuals who excel in their professions, give back to their communities, and help develop other leaders, especially women. Today, ATHENA International is a global program. Since the program’s inception, more than 7,000 awards have been presented in over 500 communities in the United States, Canada, China, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The ATHENA Leadership Model® was developed through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and identifies eight distinct attributes that are reflective of women’s contributions to leadership. Nominees for the Rutherford ATHENA and Young Professional Awards must If the nominee lives outside of Rutherford County, she must work in Rutherford County. 2024 ATHENA Nominees | Have questions about nominating a local leader? Contact 2025 ATHENA Chair, ATHENA@rutherfordcable.org 2024 Award Recipient Become a Sponsor of the 2025 ATHENA program now! |