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