THE CRITERIA

Nominees for the ATHENA Award must meet each of the following three criteria:

• Demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in her business or profession
  
  State the nominees’ business or professional accomplishments, special projects or recognitions that have furthered her career. Include business affiliations, mentorship roles, professional memberships, etc.

• Provide valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community
  
  List local, state, national and international level participation. Include length of service and offices held in civic and service organizations such as charitable activities, political pursuits, religious groups, chambers of commerce, merchants’ associations, etc.

• Actively assist women in realizing their full leadership potential

Provide specific examples of how the nominee has assisted women in reaching their full leadership potential, and/or demonstrated support for their professional advancement.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2010 ATHENA Award.  Finalists will be announced in mid-August.