\nGold Sponsors:
\nCommerce Bank
\nDave Griggs Flooring America
\nVeterans United Home Loans
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\nSilver \;Sponsor:
\nColumbia Mall

ATHENA International awards are given annually to business leaders in our community who exemplify the ATHENA spirit - excellence\, creativity and initiative in their business or profession\, and a commitment to helping women reach their full leadership potential.
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\nOn \;May 13\, Women'\;s Network \;will present the 2021 \;ATHENA Young Professional and \;ATHENA Leadership \;Award to two \;deserving \;local recipients. \; \; \; \;
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\nThis will be a hybrid event\, which will allow for as many individuals to celebrate with us as possible. In order to keep all participants safe and comply with local public health \;orders\, \;in-person attendance will be limited and sold on a first-come\, first-served basis. \;Walk-in registration will \;NOT \;be available. \;Anyone not able to attend in person may join the event virtually via our exclusive live streaming link. \;Regardless of how you choose to attend\, we hope that you will not \;miss out on an incredible and inspiring evening that celebrates business individuals in our community!
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\nThe registration deadline is Friday\, May 7. \;For questions or additional information\, please contact Director of Women'\;s Network\, \;Caitlin Ferguson\, \;at the Chamber. \;
\n*Please submit any dietary restrictions \;prior to May 7 \;or we may not be able to accommodate you.*
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\nThe ATHENA Leadership Awards are presented to members of the community \;who are honored for professional excellence\, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. \;To learn more about these prestigious awards\, \;click here.

Thank you to our sponsors: Presenting Sponsor \;The Trust Company\; Awards Sponsor \;Providence Bank\; \;Gold Sponsors Commerce Bank\, \;Dave Griggs Flooring America \;and \;Veterans United Home Loans\; Silver Sponsor Columbia Mall\; \;Catering Sponsor \;Fresh Ideas Food Service\; \;Video Sponsor \;KOMU 8 &\; Mid Missouri'\;s CW\; Livestream Sponsor Blue Diamond Events\; \;Floral Sponsor \;Bloom Bookkeeping LLC\; \;Beverage Sponsor \;Serenity Valley Winery\; \;Media Sponsors \;Columbia Daily Tribune\, \;The Columbia Missourian\, \;COMO Magazine\, Cumulus Media\, Inc. \;and \;KRCG CBS 13\; Table Sponsor Burrell Behavioral Health.