ATHENA International awards are given annually to business leaders in our community who exemplify the ATHENA spirit – excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, and a commitment to helping women reach their full leadership potential.

On May 12, Women’s Network will present the 2022 ATHENA Young Professional and ATHENA Leadership Award to two deserving local recipients.

The registration deadline is Friday, May 6. For questions or additional information, please contact Director of Women’s Network Jade Poe.
*Please submit any dietary restrictions prior to May 6 or we may not be able to accommodate you.*

The ATHENA Leadership Awards are presented to members of the community who are honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. To learn more about these prestigious awards, click here.

Thank you to our sponsors: Presenting Sponsor The Trust Company; Awards Sponsor First Mid Bank & Trust; Gold Sponsors Commerce Bank, Dave Griggs Flooring America, First State Community Bank and Veterans United Home Loans; Location Sponsor Stephens College; Catering Sponsor American Dining Creations/Stephens College; Video Sponsor KOMU 8 & Mid Missouri’s CW; Livestream Sponsor A2D Events; Floral Sponsor DogMaster Distillery; Decor Sponsor Andrea Lyn Events; Beverage Sponsor Serenity Valley Winery; Design Sponsor Visionworks Marketing Group; Media Sponsors The Columbia Missourian, COMO Magazine, Cumulus Media, Inc., KMOS-TV Missouri PBS and MAAD Creative LLC