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 20, 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.

Welcome Keynote Speaker Michelle Gilbert!

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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.

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?

Karen Shaper
Shaper Enterprises
Committee Chair

Rachel Estelle
Bank of Ann Arbor
Vice Chair

Kristie Risner
Regal Payments
Secretary

Tiffany LaFontaine
Tiffany LaFontaine Photography
Raffle Chair

Casey Jacobsen
LaFontaine Automotive
Guest Experience Chair

Committee Members

Caitlin Wilkinson

Barbara Walker
Hartland Insurance Company

Robin Shollack
The Livingston County Chorale

Kaylie Shepard
Affinity Wealth Solutions

Reilly Winn
Kearns Mechanical LLC

Rhonda Hotchkin
Randall Residence at Encore Village

Michelle Allen
Planted Provisioning

Mary Robinson
Explore Brighton & Howell

Sgt. Brooke Briggs
Howell Police Dept

Desiree Martinez
The Kast Agency