ATHENA Leadership Award Nominations are now OPEN!

Nominate an inspiring leader by October 18, 2024

For more than 22 years, the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce has presented the ATHENA Leadership Award in Denver. The ATHENA Leadership Award is awarded 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.
• Contributes time and energy to improve quality of life for others.
• Actively assists women and historically marginalized people in realizing their full leadership potential.

Please submit nominations and supplemental materials by 5pm on October 18, 2024.

Nominations will be scored and evaluated by a committee of CWCC members and previous winners.

Previous ATHENA Winners

2023: Anna Jo Garcia Haynes, Mile High Early Learning; 2022: Lauren Y. Casteel, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado; 2021: Kelly Brough, Colorado Mesa University, 2020: Michelle Lucero, Children’s Hospital Colorado, 2019: Christine Benero, Mile High United Way, 2018: Donna Lynne, Denver Health, Colorado, 2017: Jean Galloway, Prosono, 2016: Dr. Dorothy Horrell, University of Colorado, 2015: Pat Cortez, Wells Fargo; 2014: Sheila Gutterman, Gutterman Griffiths Family Law; 2013: Elbra Wedgeworth, Casel & Associates LLC

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A DESERVING LEADER!

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SAVE THE DATE! Join Us for the Celebration

December 10th, 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Pinnacle Club, 38th Floor, Grand Hyatt Denver

The 2024 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, network, and enjoy a festive lunch.

Hear From a Special Powerful Voice Keynote – Happiness Expert, Elle Benson!

Event Highlights

• Special keynote address by renowned Happiness Expert, Elle Benson
• Fireside chat with Simone Ross and the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award winner
• Delicious lunch, community and conversation

Sponsorships are available! Contact Meaghan at MCarabello@cwcc.org for more details!