Monmouth Regional Chamber Announces 2022 ATHENA Award Finalists

The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) is delighted to announce the finalists, representing communities throughout New Jersey, for this year’s ATHENA Leadership Award® and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award! An exciting gala luncheon is planned for Friday, November 4, 2022 from 11:30 am to 2 pm at Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune, NJ, where the 2022 ATHENA Award recipients, selected by a diverse group of community leaders, will be announced and all finalists will be honored.

The esteemed International ATHENA Leadership Award Program® celebrates women as valued members and leaders of the community who serve as role models and encourage all women to achieve their full potential. Each year, the ATHENA Awards honor individuals who are nominated in recognition of their business or professional accomplishments, community service, and mentoring of others. Their achievements give back to the community in profoundly meaningful ways and make it a better place to live, work, and lead. The ATHENA Leadership Award’s rich history, international scope, and focus on mentorship distinguish it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive, with more than 6,000 recipients honored worldwide since the renowned program was established in 1982.

This will be the 37th year that the ATHENA Leadership Award will be presented by the MRCC, the only organization in New Jersey that is licensed to do so. It will be the eighth year that the MRCC will present the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award, which recognizes emerging community leaders, ages 24 to 40.

To be considered for an ATHENA Leadership Award, nominees may represent either the profit or not-for-profit sector and must demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession; provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community, and actively assist women in achieving their full leadership potential.

The 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award finalists include:

• Helen Archontou – CEO of YWCA Northern New Jersey and Co-Chairperson of the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking Legislative Committee
• Erin Avery of Fair Haven, NJ - President of Avery Educational Resources, LLC and Commissioner of The American Institute of Certified Educational Planners
• Vicky Flynn of Holmdel, NJ – New Jersey State Assemblywoman
• Chaya Pamula of Bordentown, NJ – President and CEO of PamTen, Inc. and founder of the nonprofit Support Organization for Kids in Need (SOFKIN) and SHETEK
• Marta Quinn of Red Bank, NJ – Senior Development Director of HABcore

The 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award finalists include:

• Devin Carrick of Red Bank, NJ – Older Girl Program Specialist for the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
• Dawn Doherty of Freehold, NJ – Executive Director of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
• Rachel Mitzelman of Freehold, NJ – Paramedic and Field Training Office for Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
• Stephanie Toal of Pine Beach, NJ – Marketing & Communications Coordinator for OceanFirst Foundation

Everyone in the community is invited to attend this outstanding celebration and show their support for these stellar Garden State leaders and the women that they inspire. Tickets for the 2022 ATHENA Leadership Awards Luncheon are priced at $60 per person through October 21 and $70 per person from October 22 through October 31. There is an additional 5% discount for tables of eight. Registration closes on October 31; walk-ins cannot be accepted. Kindly note that registrations are non-refundable and cannot be applied to other MRCC events.

This signature annual event of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce also offers an unprecedented opportunity for extensive, far-reaching exposure for participating businesses and organizations. Sponsorships for the 2022 ATHENA Awards are a valuable way of showing your support for women’s achievement and your dedication to investing in the community and its growth, honoring community leaders, and cultivating important professional and personal relationships.

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and additional details, see https://bit.ly/MRCC2022ATHENA. Sponsorship and ad payments and materials are due by October 19, 2022.

For information about the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, visit www.monmouthregionalchamber.com.

For details about the International ATHENA Awards, go to www.athenainternational.org.