Nominations are open until April 10 for 2026 ATHENA Awards for the ATHENA Leadership Award, ATHENA Emerging Professional Leadership Award and ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award.

Nominate a woman or women-centered organization whose leadership, dedication and achievements deserve to be recognized.

ATHENA Leadership Award nominees must meet each of the following three criteria:

• Demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her business or profession

• Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community

• Actively assist women in achieving their full leadership potential

ATHENA Emerging Professional Leadership Award nominees must meet each of the following criteria:

• Demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her business or profession

• Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community

• Clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally

ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award nominees are business or organizations who meet each of the following criteria:

• Creates an organizational culture that encourages women employees to achieve their full leadership potential

• Gives back to the larger community of women and girls by providing and-or supporting leadership development opportunities and initiatives

Nomination information: Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Suite 205, 840 W. Hamilton St., Allentown

https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/athenaawardslv.html