Athena Award

– Lynn Duse

– Janice Smolinski

– Jan Mancinelli

“The Athena Award is the highest honor bestowed to a woman in the area. I was proud when I was recognized, and am proud today to be among so many esteemed women. The award is a fabulous way to recognize dedication, leadership, service, and achievement in our outstanding community.”

– Jan Mancinelli

– Julie Norcross

– Lyn Jenks

– Ann Smith

– Judy Mainland

“To be selected to join an incredible group of community leaders as an Athena Award recipient is such a wonderful honor. Being recognized for working to make a difference in our community is something I will always cherish.”

– Judith Mainland

– Linda Hume

“Receiving the Athena Award was an honor and a privilege. Serving my community was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.”

– Linda Hume

– Cameron Brunet-Koch

– Maureen Nicholson

– Lisa Lemans

“It is an honor to be an Athena Award recipient knowing I’ve made a difference. The beautiful (award) sculpture sits in my office and reminds me daily to continue to strive to help others, which in turn helps to build a wonderful community.”

– Lisa Lemans

– Margaret Ruemanapp

– Dr. Jane Millar

– Jane Bailey

– Denise Simon

– Chris Etienne

– Jackie Burrell

“To be recognized as a person who has had a positive impact on others in our community is a blessing and an honor. It’s awesome knowing that I have made a difference in the community that I LOVE.”

– Jackie Burrell

– Tina DeMoore

– Reezie DeVet

“Receiving the Athena award was a humbling experience because I joined a community of women who inspired awe due to their many contributions in their professional and community lives. As a group, I hope we are effective role models to other women who aspire to achieve their best and touch the world in significant ways.”

– Reezie DeVet

– Sherry McGuffin

– Dianne Litzenburger

– Diane Heinzelman

“It was an incredible honor to be the 2013 recipient of the Athena award. I have always believed in the power of community and respect the role women provide in leading and empowering others to develop and grow to their full potential. The award was confirmation to me that my work has value, and has impacted not only me, but also has been appreciated by those in my community who have supported my vision, leadership, and commitment to the communities in which we live.”

– Diane Heinzelman

– Liz Ahrens

“I remember attending my first Breakfast of Champions event years ago and listening with amazement as they read the Athena recipients' accomplishments. Now to be one of the select group of winners truly is one of my most treasured honors.”

– Liz Ahrens

– B.J. Shawn

– Kathy Bardins

– Mary Foster

“When you do things from your heart – you don’t realize the impact. I was totally unassuming that I would ever receive such a prestigious award. It is definitely special! I am always thinking of people who are much more deserving.”

– Mary Foster

– Pat Fralick

“The Athena award represents professional excellence, community service, and a commitment to foster leadership in others. To have my community recognize those qualities in the work and service I’ve provided is an incredible honor.”

– Pat Fralick

– Stephanie Baldwin

– Sharon Schappacher

– Ashley Whitney DeCarteret

– Jennifer Shorter

– Val Meyerson

– Jennifer Wixson

– Lisa Ashley