2026 ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARDS NOMINATION

1. ATHENA Leadership Awards 2026 - Nomination Form

The Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the annual Sheboygan County ATHENA Leadership Awards.

ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Our prestigious community, national, and global ATHENA Leadership Awards recognize outstanding women, allies, pioneering leaders, and organizations. More than 8,500 recipients, from world-renowned icons to community champions, have been celebrated. Leaders that embody The Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership and open doors of leadership opportunity for women and girls around the world.

The Eight Principles of Enlighted Leadership are:

Live Authentically - know your values & remain true to them
Learn Constantly - seek knowledge
Build Relationships - engage, empower, & entrust
Foster Collaboration - welcome others to the work
Act Courageously - dare
Advocate Fiercely - champion what you believe is right
Give Back - serve
Celebrate - remember and rejoice

Presented to leaders across professional sectors, the ATHENA Leadership Award's rich history, international scope and focus on mentorship distinguish it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Leadership awards are presented by local organizations that are sanctioned ATHENA Community Partner. Recipient nominations are collected, voted on, and approved by the local communities.

This year we will be celebrating 3 ATHENA Leadership Award Categories for Sheboygan County:

ATHENA Leadership Award recognizes accomplished individuals who actively support women in attaining professional excellence and leadership skills. This award highlights what recipients have accomplished in addition to ways they have paved the path for future successes. ATHENA Leadership Award inspires others to achieve excellence by honoring exceptional leaders.
ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award celebrates emerging leaders. Candidates should be 18-40 years of age and have taken significant steps in their career journey, as well as serving as a role model for women and girls.
ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award recognizes businesses and organizations that ignite, amplify, and
celebrate leaders that are women. This award highlights organizations that are creating a culture of inclusive leadership and implementing processes that create opportunities for women’s professional advancement and growth.

CRITERIA
ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees must meet each of the following criteria:

Demonstrates The Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership in their personal, professional, or organizational life.
Demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession.
Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community.
Clearly serves as a role model for women and girls, both personally and professionally.

QUALIFICATIONS

ATHENA nominees must service, work, and/or live in Sheboygan County where they empower and actively assist women in our community.
ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees may represent either the for-profit or not-for-profit sector.
Previous ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are not eligible for nomination, however past nominees may be nominated again.

COMPLETING THE FORM

Nominations for the ATHENA Leadership Award must be submitted using this nomination form and format.
You may include supporting documents (articles, testimonials, etc.) with your completed nomination form email to ellie@sheboygan.org.

Nomination Form

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1. I would like to nominate the following individual or organization:
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2. Nominee Company/Organization: (Required.)

Contact Information for Nominee so we can inform them of this nomination

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3. Nominee Email Address: (Required.)

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4. Nominee Phone Number:

Your Information (Nominator)

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5. Nominator Name: (Required.)

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6. Nominator Company/Organization:

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7. Nominator Email Address: (Required.)

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8. Nominator Phone Number: (Required.)

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9. Would you like to remain anonymous? (Required.)

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Award Category you would like to nominate this individual or organization for

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10. What Award are you nominating this person/business for? (Required.)

ATHENA Leadership Award (Individual)

ATHENA Young Professional Award (Individual Under 40 Years Old)

ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award (Business or Organization)

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* 10. What Award are you nominating this person/business for? (Required.)

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5. Nominator Name: (Required.)

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9. Would you like to remain anonymous? (Required.)

10. What Award are you nominating this person/business for? (Required.)