Nominations now open for 2021 ATHENA Leadership award

Nominations are now open for the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce's (SSMCOC) 2021 ATHENA Leadership Award.

This award, to be presented at Sault College's upcoming SSMCOC Women in Business Virtual Celebration in recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, goes to an individual who is recognized for their professional excellence, for providing valuable service to their community and for actively assisting women in the attainment of their professional goals and leadership skills.  

Nominations are due by Friday, Feb. 5 at noon, and can be submitted here. Self-nominations are accepted.  

Past  ATHENA® Leadership Award Recipients include:  

• 2000 - Diane Marshall 
• 2001 - Rosemary O'Connor 
• 2002 - Carmela Novello 
• 2003 - Candy Mitchell 
• 2004 - Ella-Jean Richter 
• 2005 - Antoinette Blunt 
• 2006 - Mary Ellen Szadkowski 
• 2007 - Jody Rebek
• 2008 - Katherine G. MacRae 
• 2009 - Marnie Stone 
• 2010 - Mary E. Pascuzzi 
• 2011 - Dawna Kinnunen 
• 2012 - Donna Hilsinger 
• 2013 - Debbie Amaroso 
• 2014 - Doris Anne Ray
• 2015 - Susan Milne
• 2016 - Linda Ryan
• 2017 - Monica Dale
• 2018 - Karen Bird
• 2019 - La-Na Fragomeni