This unique event presents you with the opportunity to honor your employees, promote your business and reinforce your institutional values all at once. Participating in the ATHENA Awards is both an investment in your workforce and a terrific marketing tool for your business.
Since 1999, The Macomb Foundation has presented the ATHENA Leadership Award® annually to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business profession, served the community in a meaningful way and actively assisted women in achieving their full leadership potential. The Macomb Foundation supports ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities and our government.
To sponsor the ATHENA program, phone Kelley Lovati at 586.493.7600.
Recent winners
2024: Elizabeth Darga, Macomb County Sheriff
2023: Karen Bathanti, People Most
2022: Diane Laffey, Regina High school Basketball and Softball coach, and Athletic director
2021: Dr. Sharman Cobb-Davenport, President and CEO of turning point
2020: Monique Stanton, CARE of Southeastern Michigan
2019: Rhonda Powell, Macomb County Health & Community services
2018: Maggie Varney: Founder & CEO Wings 4 kids
2017: Dr. Kim Getzinger, Beaumont Health & Trinity Community Care