Athena Leadership Awards

A Celebration of Vision, Courage, and Compassionate Leadership

Celebrating Women Leaders: The ATHENA Awards

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 2026 Livingston ATHENA Leadership Awards. Recognizing visionary, courageous, and compassionate women leaders making a meaningful impact across Livingston County. Nominations are now open through July 30, 2026, including a special Nomination Night at The Reserve Event Center, featuring Keynote Speaker Michelle Massey, Vice President of Community Outreach and Technical Support at TechSmith and 2021 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient.

This prestigious program, in partnership with Lake Trust Credit Union, culminates in an award ceremony on October 15, honoring outstanding contributions to community life and leadership development. Get involved today to help celebrate and elevate the remarkable women shaping Livingston County’s future.

2026 Event Information

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Sponsorship Information

luminate the Path for Women Leaders – As a Sponsor, your organization will be recognized as a champion of leadership excellence, celebrating and uplifting outstanding women in our community.

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Nomination Information

Who do you know who demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in business, enriches community life through valuable service, and empowers women to achieve their full leadership potential?

Submit a nomination for one of our three 2026 ATHENA awards:

Leadership Nomination Organizational Leadership Nomination Youth Leadership Nomination Make A Nomination - Online