2025 ATHENA International Awards Application

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I. PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP *

Please provide specific examples of how the applicant has demonstrated excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession.


Contribution and Organizational Impact

Position: Assistant Vice President, Dept., XYZ Company                     Dates Held:  00/00/00-00/00/00

Improved the presentation, graphics, packaging, entertainment value, and product mix in order to respond to market research.  Focus group research, particularly among Gen-Xers, revealed different attitudes and interest existed and required marketing changes to build participation.  Research also showed the “graying” of the particular consumer.  Specific strategies were executed to enhance the relevance of XYZ Company to this important demographic group including new themes, refreshed product features, more diversified talent involved in marketing seen as “more like me” and more immediate reinforcement.  This has contributed to a xx% growth.

Position: Director, Dept., XYZ Company                                                Dates Held:  00/00/00-00/00/00

Assisted in defining the business and marketing strategy for the XYZ department, which leads the decisions on marketing goals, coverage compensation, training, and customer communication.  XYZ Company maintained market share in the copier market, while growing systems and services to 70% of our business portfolio, contributing to overall profitability.  20xx was the best profit year in the history of the company.

Position: Manager, Dept., XYZ Company                                             Dates Held:  00/00/00-00/00/00

The _____ _________ Program, created by Ms. Sample articulated the spirit of the community and caring that is synonymous with XYZ Company.  Since the program’s inception, individuals have donated over 29,000 hours of community service to schools and organizations in the Rochester community.

II. COMMUNITY SERVICE: *

List local, state, national and international level participation. Include length of service and offices held in civic and service organizations such as charitable activities, political pursuits, religious groups, chambers of commerce, merchants’ associations, etc.


Leadership roles in community organizations or service of benefit to the organization

Position/Organization:  Renaissance 2020                                                                        Dates Held:  00/00/00

Ms. Sample was appointed by Mayor to be part of the Renaissance 2020 Development Team.  Her ability to motivate others, her unique vision, and her reputation as a “Quick change agent” were all qualities that led to her selection.

Position/Organization:  Humane Society of Rochester                                                     Dates Held:  00/00/00

Ms. Sample is a member of the Humane Society Board of Directors and Executive Committee Member. Ms. Sample also chairs the XX committee, where she achieved XX results for the organization.

Position/Organization:  Foundation for Multicultural Teaching, Financial Supporter    Dates Held:  00/00/00

Brought community leaders from the private and public sectors to help Hispanic youth.

Position/Organization:  Graduate, Board Member/Leadership Rochester                      Dates Held:  00/00/00

Selected as a member of the first class of Leadership Rochester, one of 400 leadership programs in the country.  It exists to train and educate existing and emerging leaders to encourage involvement in effecting positive change.  As a board member, designed, developed and printed the first newsletter and yearbook.  Encouraged other members of the Rochester community and government to participate in this year long program.  Secured continued funding for the program from Monroe County and other entities. 

III. PERSONAL LEADERSHIP: *

Provide specific examples of how the applicant has served as a role model for young women both personally and professionally

Contributions to the professional growth, development, and advancement of young women

Position/Organization/Activity:  Member, Board                       Dates: 00/00/00

Served on the leadership committee for a Rochester based business exchange peer group made up of local managers and executive directors of community based organizations.  Besides sharing best practices, it was designed to influence political awareness and fundraising support for all parties among the emerging women in business leaders in the community.  Guest speakers included representatives from the Federal Reserve and the Kiplinger organization.

Position/Organization/Activity:  Manager, XYZ Company         Dates: 00/00/00

Ms. Sample mentors many young women both inside and outside of XYZ Company.  She has created a mentoring database that enables mentors and participants to connect.  She has spoken to organizations in Rochester about diversity.  Ms. Sample was teamed with Ms. Blank of ABC Company to communicate the value of diversity, resulting in a well organized effective leadership group within ABC Company.  Ms. Sample coordinated the emerging businesswomen’s groups across Rochester corporations for a number of networking events, such as benchmarking, informal dinners, and art events.  Participating organizations include groups from Eastman Kodak, Bausch & Lomb, Wegmans, Frontier, EDS as well as public sector groups.

Position/Organization/Activity:  Director, XYZ Company          Dates: 00/00/00

As an up-and-coming female business and community leader, Ms. Sample is often asked to provide insight into younger women’s career issues and to present to young professional groups, particularly focusing on issues facing emerging women in business.   She has also participated as a panelist to discuss topics that affect professional women.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CRITERIA:

Include any additional information you feel is important for the consideration of your nominee. List awards, honors received publications, or articles supporting service to their profession, industry, or community.


Professional/business achievements, honors, awards, and recognition – Description and Scope

Achievement/recognition:  Woman of Valor                                             Date: 00/00/00

Ms. Sample was named a Woman of Valor by the American Diabetes Association.  The award is given to women who demonstrate leadership and achievement and whose volunteer actions have a positive impact on the Rochester community.

Achievement/recognition:  Invited to speak at educational events        Date: 00/00/00

In her role as manager of XYZ Company and community leader, Ms. Sample is often invited to speak at educational events such as panel speaker at XYZ organization, career days at local school districts, and the Monroe County School-Business Education Partnership.

Achievement/recognition:  Chancellor’s Award                                       Date: 00/00/00

Recognized as an outstanding alumnus of the State University of New York. Criteria include X,Y, and Z.

Achievement/recognition:  XYZ College Alumni Hall of Fame                Date: 00/00/00

Award and recognition from the Monroe Community College Foundation for “Exemplifying MCC’s goals of leadership and innovation

Achievement/recognition:  Outstanding Young Professional Award    Date: 00/00/00

Award and recognition from the XYZ organization.

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