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    Individual ATHENA Leadership Award
    Nomination Form

    Help us recognize, celebrate, and inspire an individual who strengthens the Brainerd Lakes Area. Nominate or apply for the ATHENA Leadership Award to be honored at the
    first-ever ATHENA AWARDS in May 2026.

     

    ELIGIBILITY:

    • Chamber membership is not required.
    • Nominees must currently live and work in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
    • Self-nominations i.e., applications are welcome.
    • While the ATHENA Leadership Award primarily honors the leadership and achievements of women, male allies may be considered to receive this award.

     

    Looking to nominate an organization instead?

    CLICK HERE to switch to the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award nomination form.

     

  • IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS & NOMINATORS:

  • Submissions Should Provide Clear Examples:

    In order to help the selection committee better understand your applicant, we encourage you to share specific examples that relate to the following award criteria:

    • The Eight Principles of Enlighted Leadership™
    • Professional Excellence
    • Service to Women and/or Girls
    • Community Leadership

  • ELIGIBILITY

  • We appreciate you taking the time to nominate a leader.


    Please note that the ATHENA Leadership Award is reserved for individuals who live and work in the Brainerd Lakes Area. We value your engagement and hope you’ll consider nominating an eligible candidate.

  • NOMINEE CONTACT INFORMATION

  • ATHENA PRINCIPLES

  • The Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership™ are outlined below.

    Live Authentically – Leading with honesty and staying true to your values.
    Learn Constantly – Seeking knowledge, developing skills, and encouraging growth.
    Build Relationships – Connecting genuinely, empowering others, and building trust.
    Foster Collaboration – Welcoming all voices and inviting others into leadership.
    Act Courageously – Speaking truth, challenging the status quo, and taking bold steps.
    Advocate Fiercely – Standing up for what matters and championing what is right.
    Give Back – Serving others and leaving a meaningful legacy in the community.
    Celebrate – Honoring milestones and recognizing the people who make progress possible.

  • Describe how this individual brings the ATHENA Principles to life?
    Please focus on the principles that best reflect the individual's leadership and impact. Nominees are not required to address every principle. 

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  • PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

  • Describe how this individual demonstrates excellence, achievement or leadership in their profession?
    Describe accomplishments that show strength and skill in their field.

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  • SERVICE TO WOMEN AND/OR GIRLS

  • How does this individual lift women and/or girls higher in the Brainerd Lakes Area?
    Tell us about the individual's impact – the lives they touch and how they mentor, encourage and/or advocates for women and/or girls.

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  • COMMUNITY

  • How does this individual give back to the broader community?
    Tell us about their volunteerism, service or leadership beyond their professional role.

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  • What makes this individual especially deserving of the ATHENA Leadership Award?
    Share what sets them apart, what inspires you, or specific outcomes that show their true commitment to women and/or girls.

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  • NAME OF PERSON SUBMITTING NOMINATION:

    All nominations will remain confidential.

  • You're Almost Done!

    Click the "SUBMIT" button below to complete your nomination. A copy of your nomination will be sent to the email you provided (the nominator). Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate women who strengthen the Brainerd Lakes Area.

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