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(PHOENIX) - After a three-month nomination process and 50 Valley women nominated, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce announced the eleven women chosen as finalists for its prestigious ATHENA Awards. The ATHENA Businesswoman of the year award recognizes a woman in the public and private sector, in addition to highlighting an upcoming leader in the Valley as an ATHENA Young Professional. The finalists were announced at a special nominee reception Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley.
ATHENA Private Sector finalists:
Barb Dawson, Snell & Wilmer LLP (Residential Zip Code: 85013)
Linda Minde, Tri-Lite Builders (Residential Zip Code: 85286)
Leslie Motter, American Express (Residential Zip Code: 85266)
Ann Siner, Eco-Chic Consignments, Inc. (Residential Zip Code: 85253)
ATHENA Public Sector finalists:
Sharon Knutson-Felix, 100 Club of Arizona (Residential Zip Code: 85251)
Kimberly McWaters, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (Residential Zip Code: 85310)
Connie Phillips, Sojourner Center (Residential Zip Code: 85381)
Luz Sarmina, Valle Del Sol (Residential Zip Code: 85339)
ATHENA Young Professional finalists:
Wendy Akbar, Quarles and Brady LLP (Residential Zip Code: 85255)
Kristin Slice, One-Eleven Companies (Residential Zip Code: 85022)
Monica Stigler, Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Residential Zip Code: 85338)
Named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, the ATHENA Awards honor women who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishments, excel in their chosen field, and have devoted time and energy to their community. Nominees are judged on leadership and achievement, community service, and support for the professional development and mentorship of women.
The Chamber also congratulates all of the 2009 Nominees:
Rebecca (Becky) Armendariz, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
Frances Austin, The Aces
Allie Bones, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Melissa Boyles, METRO (Valley Metro Rail)
Ginger Clayton, Elontec
Robin Cook, Marketing With a Flair
Priti Das, The Dial Corporation: A Henkel Company
Tisha Diffle, RFC, TMD Planning and Investment Strategies
Lisa George, M&I Bank
Maryellen Gleason, The Phoenix Symphony
Anita Grantham, Jokake Construction Services
Lorrinda Gray-Davis, Perini Building Company
Judi Hand, Direct Alliance
Carolyn Johnsen, Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC
Maxine Jones, AIMCO Precision
Anita Lang, Interior Motives
Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona
Kandi Lee, One-Eleven Companies
LaRayne Lundell, L2 Design Studio
Cristi McMurdie, McMurdie Law Office
Pamela Miller, Challenge Charter School
Frances Mills-Yerger, PhD, Workshops for Youth and Families
Katrina Mueller, The Chandler Center for the Arts
Robin Orchard, Orchard Medical Consulting
Hope H. Ozer, CITYSunTimes
Cristina Romero-Bosch, NMD, Iluminar, PLLC
Rachel Sacco, Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rosemary Scarfo, Bonneville Broadcasting, News Talk 92.3 KTAR
Lynn Seawell, First Fidelity Bank
Stella Shanovich, Grant Thornton LLC.
Terry Stevens, Cenpatico Behavioral Health of Arizona
Debra Stevens, Phoenix Children's Hospital
Susie Timm, Foodies Like Us.com
Ashley Ulinger, Don Bennett & Associates, Inc.
Jennifer Whalley, East Valley Partnership
Loria Yeadon, Honeywell International Inc.
Three ATHENA Award recipients will be announced at the Chamber’s 22nd Annual ATHENA Awards luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. To register visit www.phoenixchamber.com, questions call (602) 495-2182.
About the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Representing 3,400 businesses across Metropolitan Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is Arizona’s oldest and largest Chamber. The Chamber supports the growth and development of business by offering networking and marketing opportunities, money-saving programs and a voice in government, keeping its members informed, connected and prosperous.
The Chamber enhances members’ success by promoting economic development, entrepreneurship and a connection to the community with local chapters in Anthem, Deer Valley and South Mountain/Laveen.
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