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Nominate an ATHENA Award Winner

Presented to leaders across professional sectors, the ATHENA Award’s rich history, international scope, and focus on mentorship distinguish it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Nominees must be women who exemplify leadership, superior performance, commitment to community, and unselfish assistance to women and women’s issues.

Nominate an Award Member

Nashville ATHENA Nominations open each year in October. Organizations across the Greater Nashville area are encouraged to nominate one member for each category. Nominees are honored during a lunch and evening event held annually in March.

Nominations Open in October

2023 ATHENA Awards

We are excited to announce that the 33rd Annual Nashville ATHENA Award and Scholarship Program will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023. Two recognitions will be presented at the ATHENA Award event:

Traditional ATHENA Award

celebrates women who demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their profession, contribute to their community and mentor other women

ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award

created in 2011 to highlight emerging women leaders between the ages of 25-40 who demonstrate excellence in their profession and improve the quality of life for others in the community while serving as role models for other young women both personally and professionally.

Nominee Criteria

We are excited to announce that the 33rd Annual Nashville ATHENA Award and Scholarship Program will be held in March 2023. Two recognitions will be presented at the ATHENA Award event.

General Criteria

  1. ATHENA Award Nominees may represent either a non-profit company or a for-profit company. Please note for-profit organizations may make nominations only if partnering as a sponsor starting at the $2500 level.
  2. Previous ATHENA Award recipients are not eligible for nomination; however, past nominees may be nominated again
  3. All nominations must be made by submitting the form with a $120 application fee

Traditional ATHENA Award Criteria

  1. Achieved the highest level of professional excellence
  2. Contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community
  3. Actively assists women in realizing their full leadership potential

Young Professional Leadership Award

  1. Demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in her profession
  2. Contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community
  3. Serves as a role model for young women, both personally and professionally
  4. Is 25-40 years of age at the time of the application deadline