ATHENA will honor nine nominees and select one winner at its 2026 ATHENA Leadership Awards on March 11.
ATHENA Leadership Award nominees “must demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, provide valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community, and assist women in reaching their full leadership potential,” ATHENA said in a statement.
This year’s nominees are Joanna G. Burish, Lindsay Hagens, Nicki Handel, Ashley Rodriguez, Nicole Safar, Carole Schaeffer, Tami Schiltz, Dr. Tessa Sokol and Janis Strutt.
