2026 YPL ATHENA® Leadership Award Nomination Survey

At the Dallas Regional Chamber’s 2026 Women’s Business Conference, presented by JPMorganChase and Baylor Scott & White Health, one rising star will be recognized with the ATHENA® Young Professional Leadership, or YPL ATHENA, Award, presented by KPMG.

The YPL ATHENA® Award recognizes women under 40 who demonstrate excellence and creativity in their profession, contribute time and energy to service to their community, and serve as role models for young women both personally and professionally.

We need your help identifying and nominating potential YPL ATHENA® Award recipients, whether within your organization or circle of influence. To tell us about a potential recipient, complete and submit this form by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. We recommend talking to them about your plans to nominate them first.

The Selection Committee will review all submissions. The winner will be notified of their selection and asked to receive their award on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Women’s Business Conference in Dallas.

Questions? Contact events@dallaschamber.org.

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Qualifications

YPL ATHENA® nominees must be 40 years of age or younger.
Nominees can represent either the non-profit or for-profit sectors.
Previous recipients are not eligible for nomination, but past nominees may be nominated again.

Nominee Information
Please input the contact information for the person you’re nominating.

1.Name(Required.)

2.Phone Number(Required.)

3.Email(Required.)

4.Company/Organization(Required.)

5.Title(Required.)

Nominator Information
Please input your contact information.

6.Name(Required.)

7.Phone Number(Required.)

8.Email(Required.)

9.Company/Organization(Required.)

10.Title(Required.)

11.Professional Leadership

Provide specific examples of how the nominee is an emerging leader in her chosen profession. Bulleted lists are preferred. (500-character limit)(Required.)

12.Community Leadership

Provide specific examples of how the nominee provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community. Bulleted lists are preferred. (500-character limit)(Required.)

13.Personal Leadership

Provide specific examples of how the nominee serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally. Bulleted lists are preferred. (500-character limit)(Required.)

14.Additional Information

Include any information you feel is important for your nominee's consideration. Include awards, honors, publications, and/or testimonials demonstrating service to their profession, community, and aspiring women leaders. (400-character limit)(Required.)

15.Can we contact you with follow-up or clarifying questions about your nominee?(Required.)

Yes