About this Event
ATHENA Akron, Inc. will honor the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients and Finalist Honorees at a dinner and awards program on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. The event recognizes exemplary women leaders for their professional achievement, community involvement, and for actively assisting women in reaching their full leadership potential. This year's Leadership Award recipients will join more than 80 local women leaders who have been honored as Recipients or Finalists of this important award.
Congratulations to the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient:
Elizabeth Bartz
President and CEO, State and Federal Communications, Inc.
Congratulations to the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award Finalist Honorees:
Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE
Summit County Fiscal Officer
Aimee R. Wade
Executive Director, County of Summit ADM Board
Julie Weagraff
Chief Development Officer
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
Congratulations to the 2025 Young Professional Leadership Award Recipients:
Lauren Marsh
Assistant to the Mayor for Community Relations
Casey Shevlin
The City's First Director of Sustainability and Resilience
Congratulations to the 2025 Young Professional Leadership Award Finalist Honorees:
Valerie Murphy Daugherty
Owner, Valerie Murphy Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Kelly Unger
Marketing Senior, CliftonLarsonAllen
Congratulations to the 2025 ATHENA Organizational Award Recipient:
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County
Rochelle D. Sibbio
President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Summit County
For sponsorship availabilities or more information regarding the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Awards program, email Stephanie Walton at [email protected].
2025 Menu Options:
Main EntreesChicken Marsala – Sauteed Breast of Chicken with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables, Pre-Dressed House Salad
Baked Cod with Beurre Blanc – Fresh Cod, Baked and Topped with Beurre Blanc Sauce (GF), Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley, Pre-Dressed House Salad
Vegan
Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with Roasted Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables
Children’s Meal
Chicken Tenders, French Fries, and Children’s Fruit Cup
Dessert
Chef’s Choice
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn, 3180 West Market Street, Akron, United States
USD 40.00 to USD 250.00
