The East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce is now taking nominations for the ATHENA Award. The award is to be presented at the Second Wednesday Luncheon held on October 12, 2011. The ATHENA Award will go to one exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in her/his business or profession, has served the community in a meaningful way, and has assisted women in reaching their full leadership potential. The ATHENA Award, started in Lansing, Michigan in 1982, is presented in hundreds of cities in the United States and Canada. The award takes the form of a hand-cast bronze sculpture symbolizing the strength, courage, and wisdom of the recipient. Slidell believes in the values underlying the ATHENA Foundation's philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. The Spirit of the ATHENA Award program is captured in a quotation from Plato. "What is honored in a country will be cultivated there." By honoring exceptional leaders, others will be encouraged to excel. Nominations will be accepted until September 15, 2011 at the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. |
