Deadline Aug. 1 For ATHENA & Women's Leadership Awards Nominations

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
July 23, 2021

Contact: Amy Eaton, Director of Marketing & Strategic Development
Amy.Eaton@WLCglobal.org 

DEADLINE AUG. 1 FOR ATHENA & WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS NOMINATIONS

DAVENPORT, Iowa - The deadline for nominations for three categories of the Quad Cities ATHENA women’s leadership awards is Aug. 1. 2021. Award categories now include the ATHENA Leadership Award, Women of Influence, and Emerging Leaders. Nomination details and required forms are at https://www.wlcglobal.org/awards/leadership-awards. 

Bank of America is the Presenting Sponsor of the ATHENA Awards Luncheon on Oct. 13, 2021, at the Waterfront Convention Center.

• ATHENA Leadership Awards sponsored by Bank of America (female leaders ages 60+).
  - Notable success in her chosen field
  - Has made a lasting impact on her community through civic, nonprofit, philanthropic and/or volunteer engagement
  - Has a personal and professional reputation showing high integrity and ethical standards
  - Is a role model for other women
  - Actively assists women in achieving their full leadership potential
  - Previous ATHENA Leadership Award recipients are not eligible for nomination; however, past nominees may be nominated again. 

• Women of Influence Awards sponsored by Lexus (female leaders ages 30-59).
  - Demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in her business or profession
  - Has made an impact on her community through civic, nonprofit, philanthropic and/or volunteer engagement
  - Is a role model for other women
  - Assists other women on their leadership path
  - Previous ATHENA Leadership Award honorees and nominees may be nominated again. 

• Emerging Leader Awards sponsored by Quad City Bank & Trust (female leaders ages 18-29).
  - Involvement with civic and nonprofit organizations
  - Has a personal and/or professional reputation showing high integrity and ethical standards
  - Is a role model for other women through her achievements and ethical standards
  - Continues to advance in her chosen field and/or is moving into further leadership positions in the community
  - Previous ATHENA Leadership Award honorees and nominees may be nominated again.

For more information visit WLCglobal.org.

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