2026 ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON

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The International ATHENA® Award Program recognizes an individual for business and professional accomplishments, for community service and especially for mentoring others and acting as a role model to encourage women to achieve their leadership potential.

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.

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Your participation in this award program sends a clear message that your organization invests in your community and its growth by identifying and honoring its leaders. The caliber of ATHENA Leadership Award nominees and recipients often draws media coverage. Your participation associates you with exemplary leaders and is a vehicle to cultivating important relationships both personally and professionally. Honor your community's leaders.

THE CRITERIA

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

🏆 Excellence & Innovation

Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession

🤝 Community Impact

Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community

👥 Leadership Development

Actively assist women in achieving their full leadership potential

QUALIFICATIONS

ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees may represent either the profit or not-for-profit sector.
Previous ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are not eligible for nomination, however past nominees may be nominated again.
There is no minimum or maximum age qualification that must be met by ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees.
ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award nominees must be ages 25-40

📅 November 6, 2026

The ATHENA recipients will be announced at the
MRCC ATHENA Awards Luncheon

2026 Co-Chairs:
Dr. Jackeline Mejias-Fuertas, DM, MBA &
Sherilyn Przelomski, SHRM-SCP

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Date and Time

Friday Nov 6, 2026
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM EST

Friday, November 6, 2026
11:30 - 2:00 PM

Location

Jumping Brook Country Club
210 Jumping Brook Road
Neptune, NJ 07753

Fees/Admission

EARLY BIRD PRICING through 10/23
$75 - Luncheon Ticket
$570 - Table of 8 (Must buy a full table)

REGULAR PRICING: 10/24 - 10/30
$85 - Luncheon Ticket
$640 -Table of 8 (Must buy a full table)

DISCOUNTS ARE REFLECTED AT CHECK-OUT

Kindly note that registrations are non-refundable and cannot be applied to other MRCC events.

Registration closes on 10/30 - Unfortunately, we cannot accept walk-ins