ATHENA Akron Leadership Awards Program - 2026 - December 9, 2026
About this Event
Please join us at our 2026 ATHENA Akron Leadership Award Dinner Program on December 9, 2026, where we will honor the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients and Finalist Honorees. The event recognizes exemplary women leaders for their professional achievement, community involvement, and for actively assisting women in reaching their full leadership potential. This year's Leadership Award recipients will join more than 80 local women leaders who have been honored as Recipients or Finalists of this important award.
Congratulations to the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients:
Lisa Aurilio
Chief Operating Officer, Akron Children's Hospital
Tracy Carter
President and CEO, Trailhead Community Health Foundation
Congratulations to the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award Finalist Honorees:
Terri Burns
Director of the Summit County Jobs and Family Services
Lisa Devenport
President, Barberton Tree Service
Carrie Herman
Director of Scholarships, Barberton Community Foundation
Annie McFadden
President and CEO, United Way of Summit and Medina
Dr. Sarah Spinner
Director, Kent State University Museum
Hattie Tracy
President and CEO, Coleman Health Services
Congratulations to the 2026 Young Professional Leadership Award Recipients:
Kristi Lambert
Founding Executive Director, The JADFA House
Congratulations to the 2026 Young Professional Leadership Award Finalist Honorees:
Olivia Beal Newcomb
Booking Assistant and Goodyear Theater Manager, Akron Civic Theatre
Congratulations to the 2026 ATHENA Organizational Award Recipient:
Patricia Ann Cargill Charities
Sponsorship Opportunities
For sponsorship availabilities email Rebecca Guzy Woodford ([email protected]) or Nancy Whitehead ([email protected]).
For information regarding the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Awards program, email Tami Bolder ([email protected]).
2026 Menu Options:
Main Entrees
Chicken Marsala – Sauteed Breast of Chicken with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables, House Salad
Baked Cod with Beurre Blanc – Fresh Cod, Baked and Topped with Beurre Blanc Sauce (GF), Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley, House Salad
Vegan - Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with Roasted Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables
Dessert
Chef’s Choice
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION
1) Individual tickets are $90 per person.
2) After your ticket payment, please submit your guest(s) information (if applicable).
Guest info needed:
a) Guest's First and Last Name (required)
b) Guest's Meal Choice (required)
c) Guest's email (optional)
3) If you are interested in reserving a table of eight, please contact Rebecca Guzy at [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 90.00 to USD 250.00
