This year's finalists are:
Carol Arnn
Rachel Ayers
Tammy Braglin
Shanna Capps
Cathy Delano
Randa Gay
Kim LeQuire
Amy Locklear
Ruth Marler
Ann Rizzardi
Susie Reeves
Amy Stanley
Gretchen Williams
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett, vice president for equity, belonging and culture at Antioch University. She has extensive experience in higher education administration and has served at North Carolina State University and Duke University. While at Duke she served as the Director of the Women's Center.
Dr. Helms Pickett interests are in the areas of higher education policy, women's engagement, cultural competency, and faith and leadership. She is the author of six books and writes a weekly blog integrating faith into leadership.
The ATHENA Award is presented to an individual who is recognized for professional excellence, for providing valuable service to their community and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The ATHENA Award highlights what Recipients have accomplished in addition to paving a path for future successes. The award is established through local host organizations in partnership with ATHENA’s national underwriters, local businesses and individual sponsors. By honoring exceptional leaders, the ATHENA Award Program seeks to inspire others to achieve excellence.
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Date and Time
Thursday Oct 9, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
5:30 Reception
6:30 Dinner
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This event requires pre-registration. We cannot accept day of or walk-ins. No exceptions.
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919.934.9166
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