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ATHENA MALE CHAMPION AWARD
NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
ATHENA of the Triangle’s mission is to support, develop, and honor emerging and established leaders and their allies.
The ATHENA Leadership Award celebrates exemplary leadership and is reflective of a quote by Plato: What is honored in a country will be cultivated there. Over 7,000 Recipients have been honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award since the program’s inception in 1982.
Applications are now open and will close on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Recipients will be honored at the ATHENA Leadership Awards Luncheon in September 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
ATHENA Male Champion Award Nominees must meet each of the following three criteria:
- Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community
- Demonstrate being a catalyst for change by challenging organizational structures
- Demonstrate active efforts to address gender inequities either in professional settings or in the community
QUALIFICATIONS
ATHENA Male Champion Award Nominees may represent either the profit or not-for-profit sector.
- There is no minimum or maximum age qualification that must be met by ATHENA Male Champion Award Nominees.
COMPLETING THE FORM
- You are encouraged to work closely with your nominee to complete their nomination.
- Nominations for the ATHENA Male Champion Award must be submitted using this nomination form and format.
- You may include supporting documents (articles, testimonials, etc) with your completed nomination form.
- Nominations are open for the ATHENA Male Champion Award from March 19, 2025 to May 9, 2025.
THE PROCESS
A Selection Committee, made up of a diverse group of community leaders, will review all nominations and select the ATHENA Male Champion Award Recipient. All Finalists will be invited to the Awards Luncheon at no cost. The Recipient will be announced at the ATHENA of the Triangle Awards Luncheon in September 2025. Nominators are encouraged to attend and can register to purchase tickets in early August.