If you know a woman who supports, develops and honors other women, Women Lead Change (WLC) needs your help to recognize her through the leadership organization’s annual Athena awards.
The deadline for nominations for all three categories in the 2022 Quad Cities Athena women’s leadership awards program is Monday, Aug. 15. Award categories, which cover women of all ages, include the Athena Leadership Award, Women of Influence and Emerging Leaders.
“The Athena Awards have been a highlight for Quad Cities for 15 years, and with the addition of the Women of Influence and Emerging Leader Awards, we have been able to expand opportunities to honor women supporting women in the region,” said Amy Eaton, WLC’s director of marketing and strategic development. “In our continued efforts to advance women leaders, there are those who are working on a daily basis to better their leadership and careers and mentor future leaders, all while having a positive impact on the community.”
Nomination details and required forms can be found here. Honorees will be recognized at the Athena Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Waterfront Convention Center.
How can nominators identify qualified potential award-winners who help other young women reach for the stars and act as bridge-builders in the community?
“Ideal candidates for the leadership awards are women who are making a difference both personally and professionally in the Quad Cities,” Ms. Eaton said. “It’s an incredible opportunity to highlight the work they are doing, knowing that these women are not seeking accolades, but their contributions have been noticed and appreciated.”
The awards for which nominations are being accepted and the criteria for each are:
Athena Leadership Awards sponsored by Arconic (female leaders ages 60+).
- Notable success in her chosen field.
- Has made a lasting impact on her community through civic, nonprofit, philanthropic and/or volunteer engagement.
- Has a personal and professional reputation showing high integrity and ethical standards.
- Is a role model for other women.
- Actively assists women in achieving their full leadership potential.
- Previous recipients are not eligible for nomination; however, past nominees may be nominated again.
Women of Influence Awards (female leaders ages 30-59).
- Demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in her business or profession.
- Has made an impact on her community through civic, nonprofit, philanthropic and/or volunteer engagement.
- Is a role model for other women.
- Assists other women on their leadership path.
- Previous award honorees and nominees may be nominated again.
Emerging Leader Awards (female leaders ages 18-29).
- Involvement with civic and nonprofit organizations.
- Has a personal and/or professional reputation showing high integrity and ethical standards.
- Is a role model for other women through her achievements and ethical standards.
- Continues to advance in her chosen field and/or is moving into further leadership positions in the community.
- Previous award honorees and nominees may be nominated again.
Launched in 2006 by the then Women’s Connection and the Quad-Cities Chamber of Commerce, the local Athena awards affiliated in 2011 with Athena International. The awards continued when the Women’s Connection merged with WLC. For more information, visit WLCglobal.org.
