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Nomination Form
2019 A THEN A A W A RDS
QUALIFICATIONS
Nominees must have a proven record of contributions to the business and / or financial growth of their
company or organization.
Nominees must demonstrate ongoing advancement or progressive job growth in their career, as well as
significant leadership accomplishments and other achievements and milestones along the way.
Nominees must possess a minimum of 5 (five) years professional business experience.
Nominees are not required to be an investor of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce or to be employed by
a Chamber member investor. However, their employment must be within the greater Lakeland service
area.
Nominees may be from either for-profit or not-for-profit sectors.
ATHENA Award presenters and Selection Committee members are ineligible.
ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARD
The ATHENA Leadership Award® honors women who strive toward the highest levels of professional
accomplishment: women who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in
a meaningful way and also open doors so that others may follow in their path.
ATHENA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD
The ATHENA Young Professional Award® honors emerging women leaders under 45 years old who
demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession. Recipients must also
demonstrate their commitment to service by contributing time and energy to improving the quality of life of
others in the community while serving as a role model for young women both personally and professionally.
ATHENA ORGANIZATIONAL AWARD
The ATHENA Organizational Award® is presented to an organization based on the following criteria: the
business or organization creates a 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; and supports and develops women's leadership initiatives on a
global scale.
AWARD CATEGORY: ______________________________________________________
NOMINEE NAME: __________________________________________________________
NOMINEE COMPANY: _______________________________________________________
NOMINEE EMAIL: ____________________________________________________________
NOMINEE PHONE: ________________________________________
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