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/

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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/