Celebrating a Quarter‑Century of Extraordinary Leadership  

Join us as ATHENA Erie marks a landmark 25th Anniversary and honors the next class of trailblazing leaders at the 2025 ATHENA Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ambassador Conference Center. 

Since 1982, the internationally revered ATHENA Award has stood as the highest recognition for individuals who champion opportunities that help women rise, embody professional excellence, and invest their talent in the community. Each recipient reflects ATHENA International’s enduring mission: to develop, support, and celebrate women leaders while nurturing balanced, inclusive leadership worldwide. 

At this milestone luncheon we will:

·        Honor the 2025 ATHENA Award recipient, an individual whose creativity, initiative, and service have driven tangible impact and opened doors for emerging women leaders.

·        Highlight our ATHENA Young Professional honoree, exemplifying the next generation of influence and innovation.

·        Celebrate 25 years of ATHENA Erie’s impact through a dynamic panel of past honorees who will share inspiring stories illustrating how elevating women’s leadership has propelled our region’s economy and enriched its quality of life.  

Whether you are an alumna, sponsor, mentor, or advocate, your presence underscores the belief that empowering women powers progress for everyone. Reserve your seat, become a table host, or explore sponsorship opportunities today and help us celebrate the leaders whose vision, courage, and service are shaping Erie’s future.