The Women’s Business Council (WBC) of Marion, Ohio is honored to again sponsor the ATHENA Leadership Award® which will be presented on Monday, March 12. Luncheon activities begin at 11:00 a.m. in in the Guthery Room at Maynard Hall on the Ohio State University at Marion/Marion Technical College campus.
Due Monday, February 26, reservations for this prestigious event are $18 each and may be made by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling Sherry Goodman, Membership Co-Chair, at 740-751-6950. This event is open to the public, but reservations must be made by Monday’s deadline and paid for at or prior to the event.
Pam Hall, 2018 ATHENA recipient and president of the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, will give a few brief comments. Hall’s charity of choice was the Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter. Their executive director, Chuck Bulick, will then speak on how the $5,224 they received as a result of the silent auction at this event impacted the shelter.
ATHENA nominations are solicited from community members, and the Award is presented to the person honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Each of the eight nominees will be highlighted prior to the announcement of the 21st ATHENA award winner. Those nominated are:
Katherine (Kate) Fisher
Owner
Redbrick Social Media
Nominated by Elaine Merchant
Non-profit donation choice: Downtown Marion, Inc.
Chris Haas
Financial Director, Former Executive Director
Marion Adolescent Pregnancy Program (MAPP)
Nominated by Tami Galloway
Non-profit donation choice: Marion Adolescent Pregnancy Program
Heidi Jones
Director
Marion Matters, Inc.
Nominated by Tom Stotts
Non-profit donation choice: Marion Matters, Inc.
Jackie Peterson
Pastor
Logos Christian Ministries
Nominated by Lora Troutman
Non-profit donation choice: Peace and Freedom Committee
Lauren Schifer
Director
Mary Kay
Nominated by: Rebecca Williams
Non-profit donation choice: Marion County Humane Society
Cheryl Wickersham
Vice President of Housing Services
United Church Homes
Nominated by: Rev. Kenneth Daniel
Non-profit donation choice: Brownstone Terrace, Marion
Shary Williamson
Author & Co-Owner
The Woodland Elves
Nominated by: Pam Hall and Doris Dunn
Non-profit donation choice: Explore-It-torium
Kristi Wink
Production Director and Choreographer, Marion Palace Theatre
Activity Director, Marion Senior Center
Nominated by Diane Glassmeyer
Non-profit donation choice: Marion Palace Theatre
Activities also include a silent auction in which the proceeds are given to the Athena winner’s charity of choice, and Modern Woodmen of America has once again committed to matching the funds, up to $2500.
Local companies championing the ATHENA recognition include Cummins Facility Services, Lois J. Fisher & Associates, Majic 95.9 iHeart Radio, OhioHealth, The Ohio State University at Marion, and Wyandot. Others are The Barn at All Occasions, Allstate Insurance Rob Hyburg, Custom Professional Accounting, Fahey Bank, Marion Community Credit Union, Marion Flower Shop, Marion Technical College, Marion Wealth Management, McDaniel Motors, Morral Companies, Nucor Steel, Ohigro Inc., The Ohio Neck & Back Pain Relief Centers, Sims Brothers, Stifel Nicolaus & Company, The Union Bank, United Church Homes, Aqua Ohio, Carroll’s Jewelers, Marion OnLine, Marion Star, Merrill Lynch, The Power Factory, River’s Edge, and Sisler Companies.
Marion Women’s Business Council is dedicated to inspiring women to reach their full potential through mentoring, networking education and recognition. Browse our website for more information on the ATHENA or how to become a part the Marion Women’s Business Council.
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