14th Annual ATHENA Award Nominees Announced

The Chamber Foundation, Inc.—the leadership and community advancement organization of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce—is happy to announce this year's honorees for the ATHENA Award.
 
Bestowed annually, the ATHENA Award is given to a member of the community who best embodies the ATHENA Leadership Model. The Model is unique in that it focuses on personal traits of strong, successful leaders. It captures the spirit and collaborative leadership style often exemplified in women leaders, while also recognizing the importance of traits such as courageous acts and fierce advocacy in the pursuit of excellence.
 
The 2020 ATHENA honorees are; Elizabeth Donohue of Marist College,Ellen Gambino, EdD of Dutchess Community College, Theresa Giovanniello of Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, Donna Johnson-Klonsky of DJ Consulting Services, Inc., Cammie Jones of Bard College, Crys McCuin of The Arc of Dutchess, Mecca Mitchell, Esq. of WMC Health Network, Lauree Ostrofsky of Simply Leap, LLC and Hudson Valley Women in Business, and Kate Rabe of Hudson Valley Credit Union.
 
The ATHENA Award recognizes those, regardless of gender, who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment by excelling in their chosen profession, devoting time and energy to their community in meaningful ways, and actively guiding or mentoring women to become great leaders.
 
This year, the honorees will be recognized in a ceremony that will be broadcasted virtually on January 28, 2021, at 12PM. To register for this complimentary event, please visit www.chamberfdn.org/events. Thank you to the following sponsors for making this event possible; Gold Level: KeyBank and Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital/WMC Health; Silver Level: Hudson Valley Credit Union, Tompkins Mahopac Bank, DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota, and Rose & Kiernan/NFP; Bronze Level: Mobile Life Support Services, Royal Carting Service Company, Mount St. Mary College, PVE, RBT CPAs, and Mackey Butts & Wise
 
The Chamber Foundation, Inc., was established in 2002 to promote education and training programs for local youth and professionals with the goal of enhancing the Hudson Valley region’s future of economic growth. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for youth and the workforce, to build and strengthen personal and business capacity, develop leadership skills and foster a commitment to community service. For more information, visit ChamberFDN.org