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On
behalf of the ATHENA Foundation Board of
Directors, staff, and supporters from across the
United States, Canada and beyond, our warmest
congratulations to the Women’s Chamber of
Commerce of Nevada upon the presentation of
their first annual ATHENA Award. The women and
men who plan, support, and execute your event
are a valued part of the ATHENA Family. June
Beland, the ATHENA committee and the staff of
the Chamber are to be commended for their work
in support of the ATHENA Award Program, and for
their dedication to the values espoused by the
ATHENA Foundation. Creating leadership
opportunities for women is no small feat, and we
thank you for your efforts.
Thanks are due to Silver Sponsors: Marnell
Corrao Associates, Angela G. Hansell-Financial
Education Institute of Nevada, Inc., and
American Family Insurance; Table Sponsors:
Mandalay Resort Group, SouthwestUSA Bank , and
Wells Fargo Bank. Your involvement tells the
community that you value the achievements and
contributions of the ATHENA Award recipients,
and that you provide a trustworthy environment
in which women and men are invited to do
business.
Congratulations to each of this evenings'
nominees for the ATHENA Award. As we emphasize
through our use of the term "recipient" there
are no losers here tonight. You are all winners,
and by virtue of your character and
accomplishments, so is your community.
The ATHENA Award is unique among the numerous
awards for excellence and or community service.
The ATHENA award recognizes and individual who
has achieved excellence in her or his chosen
profession, who has given back to the community
in a meaningful way, and who has assisted women
in realizing their full potential. In a quote
attributed to Plato, "What is honored in a
country will be cultivated there." We believe
that recognizing the women and men who meet the
criteria for the ATHENA Award will inspire
others to achieve excellence.
With growing numbers of women business owners
and women in leadership, the Women’s Chamber of
Commerce of Nevada is helping to create
leadership opportunities for women.
Congratulations, and welcome aboard.
Sincerely,
Martha Mertz
Founder, ATHENA Foundation |
