ATHENA Award Program

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"FANTASTIC event. Wow!"
-Laura Hopson, Kentwood Office Furniture

"You did an outstanding job of organizing the event. It was top notch!!! I wouldn't change a thing."
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"Congratulations on putting together such a terrific event! The Goodwill group had a wonderful time."
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GR Chamber acception nominations for two ATHENA^® Awards

We're accepting nominations for the prestigious ATHENA Award and ATHENA Young Professional Award.

These awards are presented annually by the Chamber to recognize individuals for their professional excellence, community service, mentoring and actively assisting women to attain professional excellence and leadership skills.

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, May 25. Details about the award criteria and selection process along with the nomination form can be found by the ATHENA Nomination link to the left.

This year’s award recipients and nominees will be honored at a luncheon on September 18, 2012. The ATHENA Award and ATHENA Young Professional Award are programs of ATHENA International, an organization dedicated to supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to achieve their full potential, and creating balance in leadership worldwide.

Click here to view photos from last year's event!

A very special thank you to our 2011 event photographer, Russ Climie, Tiberius Images.

2012 Event Information

Date | Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Time | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location | JW Marriott, International Ballroom, 235 Louis Campau St. NW
Cost | $50/members, $75/future members
Registration | Call the RSVP Hotline at 616.771.0303 or click below to register online

This event is ideal for: Anyone who supports women and leadership.

Can't make it? Click here to view upcoming events.

If you like the ATHENA Award Luncheon, you may also like:

A Stylish Soiree, an ATHENA Scholarship Fundraiser
Business Exchange Luncheon
EPIC Awards

Sponsorship Opportunities

Build relationships with other prominent members of our community and create a partnership that connects your organization with a prestigious women’s leadership program. The sponsorships for this “must attend” Signature Event are designed to raise your company’s profile, image and brand in front of hundreds of motivated business people.

Why sponsor the ATHENA Award Celebration?
• A portion of each sponsorship funds our ATHENA scholarship program each year
• Connect your organization with a prestigious, international women’s leadership program
• Earn credibility by honoring dynamic women leaders
• Increase visibility of the program and the contributions of the nominees and recipient
• Spread the word that you support women’s initiatives

We invite all Chamber Members to connect by participating in events and being a sponsor.

Click here for sponsorship levels and benefits or contact Leslee Fritz at 616.771.0357.

Thank you to our
2012 Event Sponsors

Without the generous support of our sponsors, it would not be possible to present this event. A portion of each sponsorship funds our ATHENA scholarship program each year. A portion of sponsorships fund the ATHENA Scholarship Fund!

Premier Sponsor

Event Underwriter

Nominee Reception Underwriter

Diamond Sponsors