Richland Area Chamber ATHENA Leadership Award

The Athena Leadership Award is a prestigious recognition that honors individuals who have achieved excellence in their profession, contributed to the improvement of their community, and actively supported the growth and leadership of women. With ties to the global ATHENA Award program, this honor celebrates those who embody the spirit of mentorship and empowerment.

Nominate an Inspiring Leader


Past ATHENA Award Recipients:

1990 JoAnn E. Dutton

1991 Gayle Gorman Green

1992 Lydia Reid

1993 Karen Moody Bierly

1994 Suzanne Davis

1995 Deborah M. Schenk

1996 Sandra Williams

1997 Pamela Siegenthaler

1998 Charma Behnke

1999 Donna Valentine

2000 Carol Payton

2001 Barbara Pore

2002 Vicki Kane

2003 Mary Ann Nore

2004 Inez Shepherd

2005 Pearl J. Peritalo

2006 Chriss Harris

2007 Carol Michaels

2008 Joan Day

2009 Diana Coon

2010 Deborah Adams

2011 Betty Wells

2012 Shirley Monica Preston

2013 Duana Patton

2014 Kathy Daniels

2015 Rebecca Toomey

2016 Melanie Riggleman

2017 Sally Gesouras

2018 Patti Kastelic

2019 Jodie A. Perry

2020 Zoi Romanchuk

2021 Deanna West-Torrence

2022 DeLee Powell

2023 Dr. Theresa Roth

2024 Kristine Lindeman

View the Inspiring Story of Kristine Lindeman, 2024 ATHENA Award Recipient

Park National Bank

Special thanks to Park National Bank, the 2025 ATHENA Award Sponsor