Powerful Voices Presents the ATHENA Award

Athena Awards

Powerful Voices Presents... the ATHENA Leadership Award Reception

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 11:30pm - 1:00pm

Pinnacle Club
Grand Hyatt Hotel

The ultimate Powerful Voices Conversation Series of the year culminates with the presentation of the ATHENA Leadership Award.

  • Hear from an inspiring speaker
  • Crown the next recipient of the ATHENA Leadership Award
  • Network with your CWCC community
  • Enjoy the spectacular views of downtown Denver during the holidays!

The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to a Colorado woman or man who
demonstrates the qualities embodied in the ATHENA Leadership Model and who has
achieved the highest level of professional excellence while actively assisting women and historically marginalized people in realizing their full leadership potential. This is a lifetime achievement award to honor the most influential individuals in our community. See the list of past ATHENA winners below.

Nominations are due on October 18, 2024!

Reception Information

Join us to honor the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient!

Powerful Voices Presents the ATHENA Leadership Award
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pinnacle Club at the Grand Hyatt Hotel

The ATHENA Leadership Award will be presented at the last Powerful Voices Conversation Series, presented by Bank of America, on December 10th! Join your CWCC Community to honor the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award winner.

Hear from a special keynote Powerful Voice – TBA

 

Event Highlights…

  • Special Keynote Address
  • 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award presentation
  • Mimosas and a delicious light lunch
  • Community and Conversation
  • Spectacular vistas from the 38th Floor of the Grand Hyatt Hotel – Pinnacle Club

Past ATHENA Winners

2022 Lauren Casteel, Women’s Foundation of Colorado

2021 Kelly Brough, MSU Denver

2020 Michelle Lucero, Children’s Hospital Colorado

2019 Christine Benero, Mile High United Way

2018 Donna Lynne, Former Lt. Governor, Colorado

2017 Jean Galloway, Prosono

2016 Dr. Dorothy Horrell, University of Colorado

2015 Pat Cortez, Wells Fargo

2014 Sheila Gutterman, Gutterman Family Law

2013 Elbra Wedgeworth, Denver Health Foundation

2012 Carita Watson, IBM

2011 Mimi Roberson, HealthONE – Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center

2010 Paula Herzmark, Denver Health Foundation

2009 Caz Matthews, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield

2008 Sister Alicia Cuaron

2007 Patricia Barela-Rivera, Small Business Administration

2006 Olga Garcia, Coors

2004 Taryn Edwards, Hensel Phelps

2003 Patty Fontneau, TIAA-CREF

2002 Kim Coupounas, GoLite

2001 Judy Taylor, Zenith Woman Magazine

2000 Joy Burns, DC Burns Realty & Trust

1999 Gwinavere Johnston, JohnstonWells Public Relations

1998 Kathryn Paul, Delta Dental

1997 Elaine Demery