31st Annual Canandaigua ATHENA Awards (11/20/15)

31st Annual Canandaigua ATHENA Awards
Friday, November 20, 2015 at FLCC Student Center

Sponsorship Information

Six women have been nominated for the coveted ATHENA honor.  The individuals nominated this year exemplify the qualities of leadership in the 21st Century; Learning, Authentic Self, Collaboration, Courageous Acts, Relationships, Celebration & Joy, Giving Back, and Fierce Advocacy.

 
The Six ATHENA Award Nominees are:

• Edith Davey, Environmental Educator, Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Wendy K. Emerson, Director of Digital Marketing, equaTEK Interactive
• Betsey Lee, Finger Lakes Drug Treatment Court Resource Coordinator, Ontario County Court
• Deborah Rought, VP, Community Office Manager, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
• Jennifer Anne Orcutt, Midwife, Canandaigua Medical Group
• Lauren Kolb, Vice President and Business Development Officer, Genesee Valley Trust Company

Join us on November 20th to congratulate each one of them for this prestigious nomination which recognizes their community leadership, professional achievements, and their personal and professional support of other women. 
 
The Canandaigua ATHENA program will also be awarding the Canandaigua ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award.  This recognition is for an emerging woman leader, 40 years of age or younger, who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her business or profession, provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community, and clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally. 
 
The Five ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Nominees are:

• Kari Buch, Regional Director, United Way of Ontario County
• Kelly Colf, Propane Sales & Marketing, Growmark FS
• Sarah Genecco, Owner/Operator, Stella?s Florist, Canandaigua Lady and Scoops Ice Cream
• Tammra Schiller, Branch Manager II, Assistant Vice President, Five Star Bank
• Teresa Deacon, Family Assessment and Support Worker, Child & Family Resources

The 31^st Annual ATHENA Award Gala
Date:  Friday, November 20, 2015
Venue:  Finger Lakes Community College Student Center
Time:  Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., Dinner & Program at 6:45 p.m.
Cost:  $55 per person or Gold Sponsor ($750 includes a table of 8 and business promotion)

Enjoy keynote speaker Stephanie Kunes, President & CEO, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate NY Chapter, and 2013 ATHENA Award Recipient, a silent auction to win some wonderful items, be a part of recognizing all of the nominees, and presentation of awards.

Reservations must be made through Elisha Everson, Manager of Communications & Events at the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce by calling (585) 394-4400, ext. 203 by Nov. 11.

A portion of proceeds from the event go to women?s scholarships.  The evening is made possible through the generous support of our Founding Sponsor: Randall Farnsworth Auto Group, and Diamond Sponsor, Five Star Bank.