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ATHENA Leadership Award® Program - 2016-11-02
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Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 2, 2016
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT11:30 am - Check-In & Networking
Noon - 1 pm - Lunch & ProgramLocation
City Grill at Jefferson Street Inn
203 Jefferson St
Wausau, WI 54403Fees/Admission
Members Online - $35 (Includes Sales Tax)
Non-Members Online - $35 (Includes Sales Tax)
Pre-registration is required for this event. Limited space may be available the day of the event, but cannot be guaranteed. Walk-in prices are $10 more than the listed prices and include sales tax.
No Billings, Credits or Refunds.Contact Information
Programs & Events Team - 715.848.5953
Send EmailATHENA Leadership Award® Program - 20...Description
The ATHENA Leadership Award® Program recognizes and celebrates individuals who support, honor and develop current and emerging women leaders.
The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce has one of the oldest and most established programs in the US and presents two different awards, The ATHENA Leadership Award® and The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award®.
The ATHENA Leadership Award®
The Award, inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment, is presented to individuals who:- Have achieved the highest level of professional excellence.
- Contribute time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.
- Actively assist others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential.
Finalists for the 31st Annual ATHENA® Leadership Award include:Media Release: The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to use any photographs or video taken at any program or event sponsored by the Chamber, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photographs or video. The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce may use the photographs or video in publications or other marketing materials produced, used or contracted by the Chamber.To see a list of past recipients of this award, click here.- Suzanne Buska-DeSautel, Buska Retirement Solutions Inc
- Barbara Ermeling, Village of Weston
- Kimberly Fischer, Central Beer Distributors Inc
- William Hsu, Hsu’s Ginseng Enterprises Inc
- Meleesa Johnson, Marathon County Solid Waste
- Heather Martell, Peoples State Bank
- Debra Pagel, Schenck SC
- Kari Solomonson, Peoples State Bank
- Mary Thao, Stockbridge-Munsee Community
- Maysee Yang Herr, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award®
The Award, established in 2007, is presented to emerging leaders (under 40 years old) who:- Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession.
- Provide valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.
- Clearly serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally.
- Rose DeHut, Center for the Visual Arts
- Beth Goetsch, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin
- Janelle Gokey, Domtar Paper Company LLC
- Katie Hamel, Church Mutual Insurance Company
- Nora Hertel, Wausau Daily Herald/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
- Allison Liddle, Allison Liddle Consulting, Prosper Wealth Management
- Amanda Murphy, footlocker.com/Eastbay
- Kristina Neyrinck, Forward Service Corporation
- Laura Scudiere, North Central Health Care
- Erika Van De Yacht, footlocker.com/Eastbay
- Nicole Williams, QPS Employment Group
- Shanna Yonke, Ruder Ware LLSC
