Athena

Nominations OPEN!

Two organizations come together in one impactful event.

The Women’s Journal with The Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce present the annual ATHENA Leadership Awards program on November 18, 2025.

The ATHENA International was founded in 1982 and the mission is to support, develop, and honor women leaders, and is reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there.”

Help us identify and provide nominations for the ATHENA Leadership Award® and Young Professional Award.® These Nominees give back to our community which make it a better place to live, work and lead. Nominations are open for these awards to honor exemplary leaders that serve our community in a meaningful way.

ATHENA Leadership Award

DO YOU KNOW AN INDIVIDUAL WHO…
Supports Women in Achieving their Full Leadership Potential, Improves the Quality of Life for Others in their Community, and Demonstrates Excellence in their Profession?

Click here for criteria and nomination form

The Annual ATHENA Award Program
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Tuesday, NOVEMBER 18, 2025

REGISTRATION OPENS IN OCTOBER

Also honoring and presenting….

ATHENA Young Professional Award

Honoring an emerging leader from Medina County that demonstrates excellence in her profession, improves the quality of life for others, and serves as a role model for young women.

Click here for criteria and nomination form

We are excited to have our annual award program. This signature celebration acknowledges AMAZING women that should be honored for all their hard work AND the organizations they represent. Each year they have inspired and empowered me to continue to produce this program. ALL – men and women – are welcome to attend to support women in business
and the award program. ~ Kelli Wagner, Publisher of The Women’s Journal and Board Member of The Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce