ATHENA Lenawee Awards
The ATHENA Award program celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community, and recognizes those who support them.
Nominations are open now until March 1, 2023, for the ATHENA Leadership Award,
Young Professional Award, and Parthenon Award (for businesses).
Nomination forms may be submitted via email to:
athenalenaweeawards@comcast.net
or mailed to:
ATHENA Lenawee
PO Box 482
Adrian, MI 49221
Full descriptions of award criteria, as well as nomination forms for the ATHENA Leadership Award, the ATHENA Young Professional Award, and
the Parthenon Award are found below.
Young Professional Award, and Parthenon Award (for businesses).
Nomination forms may be submitted via email to:
athenalenaweeawards@comcast.net
or mailed to:
ATHENA Lenawee
PO Box 482
Adrian, MI 49221
Full descriptions of award criteria, as well as nomination forms for the ATHENA Leadership Award, the ATHENA Young Professional Award, and
the Parthenon Award are found below.
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ATHENA Lenawee Leadership AwardThe ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishments…women and men who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and who also open paths so that others may follow.
ATHENA recipients must meet each of three specific criteria:
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Past Recipients2022 Michele Buku
2020/21 Helen Henricks (deceased) 2019 Londa Pickles 2018 Linda (Arnett) Benschoter 2017 Deborah Keller 2016 Mary Murray 2015 Sister Peg Albert, OP, PhD 2014 Laura Schaedler 2013 Licia Willnow 2012 Suann Hammersmith 2011 Shelley Hickman 2010 Beverly F. Lyell 2009 Trudy McSorley 2008 Sister Durstyne Farnan, OP, & Dr. Nancy Kelly, DVM 2007 Joe Ann Steele (deceased) 2006 Margaret M.S. Noe 2005 Julie Koehn & Sheila Schwartz 2004 Barb Mitzel 2003 Maryann McRobert 2002 Sister Kathleen Schanz, OP 2001 Joy Smith 2000 Irene Garcia-Solis 1999 Ann Hinsdale-Knisel 1998 Janet McDowell 1997 Ruth Merillat (deceased) 1996 Ann Hughes (deceased) 1995 Emily Martinez 1994 Susan Goldsen 1993 Sr. Cathleen Real 1992 Michalene Fenstemacher (deceased) 1991 Sister Anthonita Porta, OP (deceased) |
ATHENA Lenawee Young Professional AwardFor women 40 years old or younger.
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Past Recipients2022 Nicole Underwood
2020/21 Megan Porter-Stevenson 2019 Ashley (LaVigne) Concord 2018 Allison Ott 2017 Ashley (Gonzalez) Pfund |
ATHENA Lenawee Parthenon Award for BusinessThe ATHENA Lenawee Parthenon Award celebrates businesses dedicated to raising the potential of all women as valued members of their business, profession and the community. The award honors those businesses that strive toward the highest levels of this achievement.
ATHENA Parthenon Award recipients must meet each of three specific criteria:
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Past Recipients2022 Lenawee Intermediate School District
2020/21 Lenco Credit Union 2019 County National Bank 2018 RE/MAX Main Street Realty 2017 Gleaner Life Insurance 2016 Kemner Iott Benz 2015 Gurdjian Insurance Group 2014 WLEN Radio 2013 Midwest Energy Cooperative 2012 Kapnick Insurance Group 2011 First Federal Bank 2010 Siena Heights University 2009 Hospice of Lenawee 2008 United Bank & Trust 2007 Adrian Dominican Sisters 2006 Clift Pontiac-Buick-GMC |
Thank you to our 2022 Presenting Sponsors:
And Mike and Sara Buku