ATHENA Grand Rapids

⚡️Meet the Finalists of the 35th Annual ATHENA Awards! ⚡
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For over 30 years, we've honored local leaders who have made a difference for women. This year, we're celebrating twelve incredible trailblazers.

Join us on October 9 to celebrate and honor these amazing individuals!

Learn more about the finalists here: https://grandrapids.org/news/meet-the-35th-annual-athena-awards-finalists/

Premiere Event Sponsor: Priority Health

We’re excited to announce our finalists for the 35th Annual ATHENA Awards!

These fierce advocates have embodied, encouraged and promoted the inclusion of women, and we can't wait to honor them at our ATHENA Awards Celebration on October 9.

Announcing the Finalists of the 2024 ATHENA Awards - Grand Rapids Chamber The Grand Rapids Chamber and ATHENA Grand Rapids are excited to announce the finalists of the 35th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration.

☕️ This week we hosted our ATHENA Grand Rapids Leadership Forum - brunch style!

"There's nothing better than coming together as a community of women to grow and learn from one another!" said one participant.

Nominations for our ATHENA Awards close this Sunday. Make sure you get your nominations in now: https://my.reviewr.com/s2/site/35thATHENAnominations

Don't miss next month's ATHENA Leadership Forum! Meet three gifted women who are reshaping contemporary narratives, corporate strategies, and community culture:

Rebekah Bakker, a South Korean-born adoptee
Jennifer Plante Johnson, storyteller and filmmaker
Ekta Rajgarhia, a Southeast Asian businesswoman

The conversation will be moderated by Meena Ariagno, creator and host of Eavesdrop with Meena, a lively podcast celebrating gifted voices from around the world. REGISTER: https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-2024-06-04/

Don't forget to nominate for our ATHENA Awards! Monica Mendez and Summer Sharrard-Neering had the opportunity to stop by eightWest on WOOD TV8 to share more about the importance of the ATHENA Awards.

WATCH: https://www.woodtv.com/eightwest/nominate-an-amazing-woman-for-the-athena-awards/

The ATHENA Action Committee started their Thursday together at Kaffeine Place GR. Thank you to Sun Lee and her team for the hospitality and fresh coffee! ☕

📢 Nominations are now open for the 35th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration!

After 35 years of blazing trails and championing women in the business community, ATHENA Grand Rapids is excited to celebrate the next era of women in leadership.

Nominations for our annual ATHENA Awards Celebration are now open! We’re looking to honor those who pave the way for a brighter future.

Nominate now and be a part of the legacy. Learn more: https://my.reviewr.com/s2/site/35thATHENAnominations

Courage is a fundamental principle of ATHENA Leadership, and Jen VanEe, a member of the ATHENA Action Committee, embodies this as she bravely narrates her battle against cancer with authenticity, honesty, and a hint of humor on her blog. 💕

Delve into her inspiring blog at https://www.onetoughtitty.com/blog

🚨 Don't miss our next Latina Connect!

Join us Wednesday, April 10 to hear from two visionaries behind Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW): Milinda Ysasi, CEO and Paola Mendivil, Business Development Officer and get equipped with the mindset and skills to not just survive, but thrive, in the face of discomfort.

Acompáñanos el miércoles 10 de abril para escuchar a dos visionarias detrás de Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW): Milinda Ysasi, directora ejecutiva, y Paola Mendivil, directora de desarrollo empresarial, y equípate con la mentalidad y las habilidades para no solo sobrevivir, sino también prosperar, ante el malestar.

⚠️ Register: https://grandrapids.org/event/latina-connect-2024-04-10/

Today is International Women's Day, where we celebrate and honor the women in our community and across the globe who are making a difference for all.

We look forward to connecting with & empowering the women in our community at our next forum in June. Info here: https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-2024-06-04/

🎤 Quotes to remember from today's ATHENA Leadership Forum:
"We are all the CEO of our own lives. Hire, fire, and promote accordingly"

"The Magic cannot leave when it is YOU"

"Don't shrink yourself to a size that others can stand."

“Little girls can not BE what they can not SEE"

Latesha Lipscomb of Amplify GR gave a powerful message to 200+ women in the room. What a day great day to be an ATHENA!

🤝 Don't miss our first Latina Connect of the year on Thursday!

We're excited to bring in some amazing speakers and have some great time for quality connection making. REGISTER: https://grandrapids.org/event/latina-connect-2024-01-25/

📚 Check out some words of wisdom from this year's ATHENA finalists!

Lessons from an ATHENA - Grand Rapids Chamber Our 34th Annual ATHENA Awards finalists are making waves across West Michigan. Check out some of the words of inspiration they shared with us during the awards process!   ATHENA […]

Are you signed up for next month's ATHENA Leadership Forum?

We're hearing from two of this year's awesome finalists: Stella Michael, Director of Digital Services for Priority Health & Corewell Health and Tarah Carnahan, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Treetops Collective!

Don't miss out! Register now: https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-leadership-forum-3/

LAST CHANCE to be a part of one of the most inspiring events of the year! ✨✨

Join us for the ATHENA Awards Celebration to honor thirteen incredible finalists that have shattered glass ceilings, overcome obstacles, and blazed trails for the future of women.

Register: https://grandrapids.org/event/34th-annual-athena-awards-celebration/

🎉 Don't miss your chance to meet all of our amazing ATHENA finalists at our Awards Celebration!

Last night we celebrated all of our amazing finalists at our Finalists Reception. This is an amazing group of women you won't want to miss meeting.

Register now: https://grandrapids.org/event/34th-annual-athena-awards-celebration/

Our ATHENA Action Committee had a SMASHING good time at Break Room Therapy, a woman owned business created to provide a safe environment to release your emotions! 🔨✨

Learn more about our ATHENA Action Committee. https://grandrapids.org/athena-grand-rapids/

🎥 SALT Productions & Lowing Light & Grip are spending some time in the studio with our ATHENA finalists!

🎉 See the full videos at our 34th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration: https://grandrapids.org/event/34th-annual-athena-awards-celebration/

🎉 Congratulations to our three ATHENA Organizational Leadership Finalists! Grand Valley State University, Steelcase, and Treetops Collective! 🎉

Celebrate these organizations making a difference in our community at our Awards Celebration on August 20th!

🟢 Register: https://grandrapids.org/event/34th-annual-athena-awards-celebration/ 🟢

Introducing our ATHENA Leadership Award and Young ATHENA Leadership Award Finalists!

Read more: https://grandrapids.org/news/meet-the-finalists-2023/

We’re exited to announce the 34th Annual ATHENA Awards finalists!

The Grand Rapids Chamber and ATHENA Grand Rapids are excited to announce the finalists of the 34th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration.

This celebration honors leaders from three categories who embody, encourage and promote the inclusion of women. Join us in celebrating these uplifting role models and hear the recipients announced live on Wednesday, September 20!

READ MORE: https://mailchi.mp/a37827c2d7b7/athena-awards-6061430?e=aea9eda733

Still thinking about last week's ATHENA Leadership Forum! 🤩 An inspiring message from Barbara of Real-Time Perspectives with Barbara Rapaport and thoughtful conversations among attendees, all at the beautiful woman-owned venue, Morenas Event venue Gr.

Thanks to all who attended, and of course, thanks to our premier sponsor Priority Health for making the program possible!

Have you nominated someone for our 34th Annual ATHENA Awards yet?

Nominations are only open until early June! Nominate a woman leader in your life today: https://www.grandrapids.org/talent-development/athena-grand-rapids/

Our ATHENA Walking Tour yesterday was amazing! We had great weather, a great group and a great tour guide.

Thank you to our wonderful tour guide, Caroline Cook of Grand Rapids Running Tours for making for a fun and inspiring event!