Athena Award Nomination | A Day for Women

ATHENA Nomination

The ATHENA Leadership Award honors individuals who demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their professions and community. Since 1982, more than 7,000 leaders worldwide have received this prestigious recognition. Now it’s our community’s turn to celebrate the exceptional women who inspire others and make a lasting impact right here in Yuba-Sutter.

Nominate someone today who embodies the spirit of leadership and mentorship

The Criteria

ATHENA recipients must meet each of the following three criteria.

They must:

-Demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession

-Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community

-Actively assist women in reaching their full leadership potential

Qualifications

-ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees may represent either the profit or not-for-profit sector.

-Previous ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are not eligible for nomination, however past nominees may be nominated again.

-There is no minimum or maximum age qualification that must be met by ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees.

Completing the Form

- You are encouraged to work closely with your nominee to complete their nomination.

- Nominations for the ATHENA Leadership Award must be submitted using this nomination form and format.

- You may include supporting documents (articles, testimonials, etc.) with your completed nomination
form.

The Process

A Selection Committee, made up of a diverse group of community leaders, will review all nominations and select the ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient. The Recipient will be announced on March 1, 2025 at A Day for Women Event.

Questions

Please contact Nancy Elrod or Kellie Geweke for questions

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: January 15, 2026.

Note: The application must be completed in one sitting. All attached documents must be uploaded in PDF, JPEG, or PNG format

Nominee First Name

Nominee Last Name

Address 1

Address 2

City, State, Zip

Nominee Phone (Please include a 1 before the area code)

Nominee Email

Nominee Company/Organization

Title/Position

Nominator Name

Nominator Company/Organization

Business Address

Nominator Email

Nominator Phone (Please include a 1 before the area code)

I. PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

Provide specific examples of how the nominee is an emerging leader in his/her chosen profession.

II. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Provide specific examples of how the nominee provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community. Include type and length of service in civic and service organizations and initiatives.

III. PERSONAL LEADERSHIP

Provide specific examples of how the nominee serves as a role model for women both personally and professionally.

IV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CRITERIA

Any additional information you feel is important for consideration of your nominee. Include awards, honors, publications, articles and/or testimonials that demonstrate service to their profession, community and aspiring woman leaders.

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