The annual awards will recognize its 100th ATHENA recipient who is committed to\u00a0advancing\u00a0women in\u00a0business and the\u00a0community.<\/p>\n
Lehigh Valley, PA (March 13, 2025)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The\u00a0Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Women\u2019s Business Council<\/strong>\u00a0(WBC) is now accepting nominations for the\u00a02025 ATHENA Awards<\/strong>, which celebrate exceptional women leaders and organizations that champion women\u2019s leadership and professional excellence. Applications are open through\u00a0April 7, 2025<\/strong>, for the three ATHENA Award categories:<\/p>\n Since its inception, the ATHENA Awards program has honored 99 leaders and organizations that have come from all walks of life, representing diverse industries, nonprofit organizations, and businesses of all sizes\u2014united by their lasting impact on the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n \u201cThe ATHENA Awards shine a spotlight on women and organizations that create meaningful change, open doors, and inspire the next generation of leaders,\u201d said Flo Scott, chair of the Women\u2019s Business Council. \u201cWe encourage the community to nominate individuals and organizations that embody the values of leadership, service, and mentorship.\u201d<\/p>\n To submit a nomination, applicants must complete a nomination form, provide two letters of recommendation, and answer three questions related to the nominee\u2019s leadership, community impact, and support for women. More information and the online nomination form are available at\u00a0www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/athenaawardslv.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 2025 ATHENA Award recipients will be announced at the Lehigh Valley Women\u2019s Summit on June 5, 2025. The ATHENA Awards Ceremony will take place in October, with additional details to be announced.<\/p>\n The 2024 ATHENA honorees included Vicki Doul\u00e9 of Capital Blue Cross, who received the ATHENA Leadership Award; Chloe Cole-Wilson of SILK Lehigh Valley, who was named the ATHENA Emerging Professional; and ASR Media, which received the ATHENA Organizational Award.<\/p>\n The Women\u2019s Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to strengthening the Lehigh Valley by empowering, recognizing, and inspiring women in business and the community.<\/p>\n For more information about the ATHENA Awards or the Women\u2019s Business Council, visit\u00a0www.lehighvalleychamber.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n About the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber\u2019s Women\u2019s Business Council:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The Women\u2019s Business Council strengthens the Greater Lehigh Valley by empowering, recognizing and inspiring women in business and the community. The Women\u2019s Business Council provides information and a networking forum for women in management, professional and private enterprise.\u00a0 The Chamber\u2019s mission is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area.\u00a0\u200bWith nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 220,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top six nationwide.\u00a0Our thirty-plus affiliated chambers, councils and committees are On Every Main Street with more than 1,500 community focused volunteers who actively contribute, at the grass roots, to develop and achieve their respective and collective goals.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n About the Chamber:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce\u2019s mission is to serve as the voice for business by continuously improving the economic climate and creating growth opportunities for the Greater Lehigh Valley region. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises.\u00a0 With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000 individuals, The Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top six nationwide.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: The annual awards will recognize its 100th ATHENA recipient who is committed to\u00a0advancing\u00a0women in\u00a0business and the\u00a0community. Lehigh Valley, PA (March 13, 2025)\u00a0\u2013 The\u00a0Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Women\u2019s Business … Continue reading Nominations Open for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber\u2019s ATHENA Awards<\/span> \n
\nHannah Stott<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"