Congratulations to the 2025 Lakeshore ATHENA recipients
Congratulations to Henrietta Hadley (right), recipient of the 2025 Lakeshore ATHENA Award and to Samantha Scott (left), recipient of the 2025 Lakeshore ATHENA Young Professional Award. ATHENA Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding lakeshore women who excel in their professions, give back to their communities and help to raise other women leaders.
To learn more about each recipient please follow the links below:
History
ATHENA International is a non-profit organization that seeks to support, develop and honor women leaders. The program was founded in 1982 by Martha Mayhood Mertz. Since the program’s inception, more than 7,000 awards have been presented in over 500 communities across 8 countries.
Leadership Model
The ATHENA leadership model identifies eight attributes that are reflective of women’s contributions to leadership: living authentically, learning constantly, advocating fiercely, acting courageously, fostering collaboration, building relationships, giving back and celebrating.
Past Recipients
- Shelby Bytwerk (2024)
- Kathy Moore (2023)
- Stacey Ruwe (2022)
- Brianna T. Scott (2019)
- Mary Boyd (2018)
- Kelly Springer (2017)
- Tracy L.N. Wilson (2016)
- Renae Hesselink (2015)
- Helen Zeerip (2014)
- Leslie Brown (2013)
- Patricia VerDuin (2012)
- Candace Dugan (2011)
- Elizabeth Rolinski (2010)
- Blanche Smith (2009)
- Judith Hayner (2008)
- Nancy Miller (2007)
- Nancy McCarthy (2006)
- Nancy Crandall (2005)
Past Young Recipients
- Dr. Jessica Lambert (2024)
- Ashley Latsch (2023)
- Rachel Gorman (2022)
- Abby Selby (2019)
- Meghan Heritage (2018)
- Stefanie Herder (2017)
- Sara Julius (2016)
- Sarah Rinsema-Sybenga (2015)
- Kris Collee (2014)
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