ATHENA Award® Call for Nominations & Sponsors

Ann Arbor, Mich – Women’s Council of Washtenaw County, a non-profit public and professional organization which supports women in business, announced their call for 2012 ATHENA Award® Nominations and Sponsors. The ATHENA Award® is an internationally renowned recognition presented annually to individuals who demonstrate professional excellence and initiative; improve the quality of life for others in the community; and actively assist women in realizing their full leadership potential. The Women’s Council of Washtenaw County will be presenting the award to a local leader whose work and values align with ATHENA®. To nominate a leader, please fill out the nomination form at www.wcofwc.org/athena.php or send an email to nominations@wcofwc.org.

Sponsorship is needed from local organizations to support the ATHENA Award® dinner. Partnership with the Women’s Council of Washtenaw County offers organizations the ability to connect with an international women’s leadership program and network with key leaders throughout Washtenaw County. In addition, sponsorship returns advertisement in the program and other publications, along with attendance at to the event. Different levels of sponsorship allow for organizations of all size to be able to contribute.

For more information about either sponsorship or nominations, please email athena@wcofwc.org.

About Women’s Council of Washtenaw County

The Women's Council of Washtenaw County (WCOFWC) is a non-profit organization with a volunteer Board of Directors. Originally formed as an affiliate of the Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce, the Women's Council was created in 1986 and is a professional organization that supports women in business by providing superior and pertinent education programs. The WCOFWC strengthens and mentor members through networking and community involvement while cultivating strong, professional relationships. Visit us at wcofwc.org

About Athena International

The ATHENA Foundation is a non-profit corporation with a volunteer Board of Directors and dedicated to creating leadership opportunities for women. The ATHENA Award® is presented to a woman or a man who is recognized for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Recipients are recipients for life. Since 1982 more than 6000 awards have been presented in over 500 communities in the United States, Canada, China, Russia, the United Arab Emirates and most recently the United Kingdom.

Ashley Schwedt

Chair, ATHENA Committee

Women’s Council of Washtenaw County

248-561-7820

athena@wcofwc.org