 EVANSVILLE, IN – Women leaders are making our community the dynamic place we live and work today. Women are running our largest manufacturing facilities, guiding and teaching our youngest citizens, providing world-class health care and developing the science and medications that keep us in good health.
Chambers of Commerce throughout the United States proudly host ATHENA Award® ceremonies to celebrate the many roles women play in community success. The Southwest Indiana Chamber, in partnership with ANEW (A Network for Evansville Women), will host the 30th annual ATHENA Award Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 28. Athena representatives are exceptional leaders in the Evansville-area community who have actively and generously assisted others in attaining professional excellence and leadership skills.
Much as the role of women in our society was transformed 100 years ago when the U.S. Constitution was amended, the impact of women in every corner of our society continues to grow. The Southwest Indiana Athena Awards Ceremony is also evolving. This year we are doubling down to recognize those who are demonstrating excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession while also finding time to serve our community and to actively assist other women in realizing their full potential. These are our Athena’s. This year, 6 women will be recognized for their unique impact:
Executive — The recipient of this award demonstrates professional excellence, community service and an active role in a service or program that assists other women in the attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.
Educator — The recipient of this award will be someone whose talent, creativity and vision are exemplary in developing and preparing female students for the corporate workplace.
Entrepreneur — This award recognizes a woman who demonstrates the transformation of her dream into the reality of a product or service and who exhibits the traits of an entrepreneur.
Healthcare Professional — This award recognizes a woman who has distinguished herself in the healthcare industry and her community.
Non-Profit Professional — The recipient of this award will be someone who demonstrates professional excellence in leading an organization or program that serves the community with impact while also mentoring future community leaders, particularly women.
Rising Star — This award recognizes a woman, under age 35, who has distinguished herself as a leader and role model to other young women in her profession.
Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, will offer comments and recognition at this special ATHENA Award’s Luncheon. Her career journey and the broad impact she has on the future success of Indiana’s and the Tri-State’s business community is unparalleled.
Mark your calendars to celebrate with women who make Greater Evansville work. Bring your friends and your business colleagues, especially if they are women who have made an impact on you. For further information and to register for this day of celebration online visit www.swinchamber.com.
For more information about the ATHENA Award Luncheon, to purchase seats, or to inquire about
sponsorship opportunities, email Karen Robinson, events manager, krobinson@swinchamber.com or call 812-425-8147.
 About ATHENA International and the ATHENA Award® Program
Athena International is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago and founded by Martha Mertz in 1982. In addition to supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, the organization seeks to create balance in leadership worldwide and inspire women to achieve their full potential. The program, designed to honor women leaders in the community, reflects the critical importance of women in their communities and shines a spotlight on the impact they make.
Recent Athena Honorees:
2019: Susan Parsons, CFO/Treasurer, Koch Enterprises
2018: Chris Ryan, CEO, The Women’s Hospital
2017: Jan Davies, CEO, Evansville Police Department Foundation
2016: Sara Miller, Southern Region CEO, Old National Bank
2015: Parri Black, President & CEO, Youth First, Inc
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About Southwest Indiana Chamber
Since 1915, the Southwest Indiana Chamber has been a trusted ally of the regional business community. Today we are one of the state’s largest, strongest, and most impactful nonprofit business organizations, representing a total membership of more than 1,400 businesses, organizations, and agencies. About one-third of members have invested in our organization for 10 or more years. While nearly all major employers in our region invest in the Southwest Indiana Chamber, 71% of our member businesses have 25 or fewer employees.
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