Nominate A Monmouth County Woman For An Athena Award

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominees from throughout New Jersey for its annual ATHENA Leadership Awards.

These awards celebrate Monmouth County community leaders for their business or professional accomplishments, community service and mentorship of women to encourage them to achieve their full potential.

Nominations are due by June 30 for the 2022 ATHENA Award event, which will be held in November. Businesses, organizations, communities and individuals throughout the Garden State are encouraged to submit applications for those who represent the ATHENA program ideals. Past nominees and recipients have come from every walk of life, industry and charitable cause.

Are you, or do you know, an ATHENA leader?

The esteemed International ATHENA Leadership Award Program® celebrates women as valued members and leaders of the community who serve as role models in multiple ways. ATHENA nominees give back to the community in profoundly meaningful ways and make it a better place to live, work and lead.

Each year, the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the ATHENA Leadership Award and the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award at a gala luncheon, scheduled this year for Friday, November 4, 2022 at the beautiful Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune.

This marks the 37th year that the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce is privileged to be the only organization in New Jersey officially licensed to present the ATHENA Leadership Award. It is one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. It is the eighth year that the MRCC will present the ATHENA Young Leadership Award, recognizing emerging community leaders.

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.

Previous ATHENA Leadership Award recipients are not eligible for nomination; however, past nominees may be nominated again. ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award nominees must be ages 24-40. To be considered as finalists, nominees must be available to personally attend the ATHENA Awards Luncheon on November 4, where all finalists will be recognized.

The ATHENA Program Committee will review each nominee application form to ensure it meets the qualifications and eligibility based on the criteria outlined above and to select the finalists, using a rubric scoring system. Submitting a form does not guarantee a nomination as a finalist. Applicants will be notified of their nomination status after the deadline submission date.

For more information about the MRCC ATHENA Leadership Awards, including nomination applications, event registration, and sponsorship opportunities to show your company or organization’s support of the ATHENA ideals to advance women’s achievements, visit https://bit.ly/MRCC2022ATHENA1104