2026 Wayne County ATHENA Awards
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The Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2026 Wayne County ATHENA Leadership Awards®.
Founded in 1982, ATHENA International is a global women’s leadership organization that has honored more than 7,000 leaders in hundreds of communities across eight countries. The Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought from across Wayne County, with recipients selected by a diverse panel of community leaders.
Nomination form: https://www.orrvillechamber.com/events/athena
The ATHENA Leadership Award® honors an exemplary leader who has achieved professional excellence, contributed meaningfully to the community, and—most importantly—has actively assisted women in realizing their full leadership potential.
The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award® recognizes an emerging leader who embodies the ATHENA mission of supporting, developing, and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to reach their highest potential, and creating balance in leadership worldwide.
The community is invited to celebrate these outstanding women at the ATHENA Awards Dinner, featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, and recognition program.
5:00-6:00 pm Cocktail Hour
6:00-7:30 pm Dinner and Program
The Kathi Bond Memorial Scholarship, formerly Wayne County Women’s Network Scholarship, will continue to be awarded each year at the Wayne County ATHENA Awards. The Kathi Bond Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to help a Wayne County woman pursue her professional goals—whether through a certification, degree, or continuing education.
This scholarship is made possible thanks to the support of the Women’s Network monthly events and our dedicated community of supporters. It remains an important part of the Women’s Network mission to empower and uplift women in our community. The scholarship application will be available in September.
Founded in 1982, ATHENA International is a global women’s leadership organization that has honored more than 7,000 leaders in hundreds of communities across eight countries. The Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought from across Wayne County, with recipients selected by a diverse panel of community leaders.
Nomination form: https://www.orrvillechamber.com/events/athena
The ATHENA Leadership Award® honors an exemplary leader who has achieved professional excellence, contributed meaningfully to the community, and—most importantly—has actively assisted women in realizing their full leadership potential.
The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award® recognizes an emerging leader who embodies the ATHENA mission of supporting, developing, and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to reach their highest potential, and creating balance in leadership worldwide.
The community is invited to celebrate these outstanding women at the ATHENA Awards Dinner, featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, and recognition program.
5:00-6:00 pm Cocktail Hour
6:00-7:30 pm Dinner and Program
The Kathi Bond Memorial Scholarship, formerly Wayne County Women’s Network Scholarship, will continue to be awarded each year at the Wayne County ATHENA Awards. The Kathi Bond Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to help a Wayne County woman pursue her professional goals—whether through a certification, degree, or continuing education.
This scholarship is made possible thanks to the support of the Women’s Network monthly events and our dedicated community of supporters. It remains an important part of the Women’s Network mission to empower and uplift women in our community. The scholarship application will be available in September.
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Where is it happening?
The Connection Conference and Event Center, 1034 Country Club Drive,Wooster, Ohio, United States
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Host or PublisherWayne County Women's Network
