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2026 ATHENA AWARD
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
The official nomination form is available at the link below. We invite you to nominate a person whom you feel satisfies the criteria to the left. We ask that all nominations be submitted no later than Friday, July 10, 2026.
2026 award recipient to be announced this summer
Award Presented Annually to Person Demonstrating Outstanding Commitment to their Profession, their Community and the Advancement of Women
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry and its Council for Working Women will announce the 2026 recipient of The ATHENA Award later this summer. The recipient will be honored at the 39th ATHENA luncheon on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 11:30 a.m., at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate’s Victorian Ballroom.
Established in 1982, the ATHENA Award Program recognizes outstanding leaders—women and men—who embody professional excellence, dedicate their time and talents to enhancing the quality of life in their communities, and actively support others, especially women, in reaching their full leadership potential.
Contact the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry at (815) 727-5371 or online at 815-727-5371 or register online.
Fees/Admission
$50 per member
$500 per member table of 10
Please make advance notice of any special dietary needs including vegetarian meal.
Reservations must be received NO LATER than September 18, 2026.
Cancellations after this date are non-refundable.
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