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In June 2010, Inside Business will present the prestigious ATHENA Award to two individuals in Northeast Ohio. Named in recognition of the Greek goddess of wisdom and courage, this award is presented to someone who has attained and embodies the highest level of professional excellence in her/his business or profession, has devoted time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and actively assists women in realizing their leadership potential.
The ATHENA Award was first presented in 1982 and is administered by ATHENA International, an international non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to achieve their full potential—creating balance in leadership worldwide. Past recipients of this prestigious and nationally-renowned award have started and managed companies, launched products, repositioned brands and influenced business enthusiasts in myriad ways.
Within your organization there are undoubtedly individuals who are outstanding professional and community leaders. We encourage you to let us know who they are.
THE CRITERIA
ATHENA Award Nominees must meet the following criteria:
- 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 realizing their full leadership potential
QUALIFICATIONS
- Nominees must live and/or work within the Greater Cleveland or Greater Akron areas.
- Involvement, achievement and leadership must be demonstrated by the nominee.
- Previous ATHENA nominees and finalists are eligible for nomination.
- Previous ATHENA Award recipients are not eligible for nomination.
SELECTION PROCESS
- The ATHENA Award Selection Committee will be comprised of prominent business leaders and past ATHENA Award recipients.
- Approximately 10 individuals will be selected as ATHENA Award finalists and honored at the 2010 ATHENA Awards Dinner on Wednesday, June 30th, at Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside.
- One individual from the Greater Cleveland area and one individual from the Greater Akron area will be announced as the 2010 ATHENA Awards recipients at the awards dinner in June.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD
Inside Business will once again present the ATHENA Young Professional Award at this year’s ATHENA Award Dinner. A natural extension of the ATHENA Award, the Young Professional Award will honor an exceptional individual under the age of 35 who is an emerging leader in her/his business or profession, who gives back to the community in meaningful ways and who clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally.
TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION
To submit a nomination 2010 ATHENA Award online, please click here.
To submit a nomination for the 2010 ATHENA Young Professional Award online, please click here.
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Download a Printable Version of the 2010 ATHENA Award Nomination Form.
Download a Printable Version of the 2010 ATHENA Young Professional Award Nomination Form.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the ATHENA Award program, call 216-377-3667 or e-mail jroberts@ibmag.com.
Deadline for entries is March 5, 2010.
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