BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261029T173000Z DTEND:20261029T200000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Greater Phoenix Chamber's ATHENA Awards DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with us as we honor 11 outstanding businesswomen at the 39th Annual Greater Phoenix Chamber's ATHENA Awards Luncheon.\n\n\n\nThe ATHENA Awards\, an internationally prized honor\, recognize the achievement of businesswomen across the Greater Phoenix region.\n\n\n\nOver the past 38 years\, 74 accomplished and compassionate Valley businesswomen have earned the title of ATHENA. Their contributions to our business community are immeasurable and help propel Phoenix forward. ATHENAs are challenged across industries to continue their dedication to leading\, serving\, and mentoring. The award highlights three women every year who are at the top of their field and who invest in their careers\, their community\, and especially other women.\n\n\n\nATHENAs demonstrate inspiring leadership within their industry\, mentor women throughout their career\, and dedicate themselves to the community.\n\n\n\nRegister today for this celebration of achievement and perseverance!\n\n\n\nPrivate Sector finalists:\n\n Kathy Gallowitz\, LtCol\, USAF\, Retired\, President & CEO\, Vanguard Veteran\, LLC\n Ann Meyers Drysdale\, Broadcaster\, Olympian & Hall of Fame\, Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury\n Karrin Taylor Robson\, Founder & President\, Arizona Strategies\n Alexi Venneri\, Co-founder & CEO\, DAS Technology\n\n \n\nPublic Sector finalists:\n\n\n Kim Despres\, CEO\, Circle the City\n Fran Mallace\, President & CEO\, Make-A-Wish Arizona\n Janice Palmer\, Senior Vice President\, Government Affairs and Public Policy\, Helios Education Foundation\n Donna Taylor\, Chief Operating Officer\, Beatitudes Campus\n\n \n\nYoung Professional finalists:\n\n\n Nicole Campillo Penagos\, Economic Development & Government Affairs Specialist\, Arizona Diamondbacks\n Rachelle Giles\, Vice President\, Local Government Relations and Association Management\, Goodman Schwartz Public Affairs\n Lauren Smith\, Director of Community Engagement\, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)\n\n\n\nElevate your company's exposure in support of the ATHENA finalists through event sponsorship and program ads! Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your company while hosting your clients and colleagues at this inspirational event. View sponsorship options. Contact Janelle Tassart at jtassart@phoenixchamber.com to secure your sponsorship or ad today!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event closes on Wednesday\, October 21st at 5 p.m. Payments must be made in advance\, and no refunds will be given for cancellations made within 72 hours of the event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nCelebrate with us as we honor 11 outstanding businesswomen at the 39th Annual Greater Phoenix Chamber&rsquo\;s ATHENA Awards Luncheon.
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\nThe ATHENA Awards\, an internationally prized honor\, recognize the achievement of businesswomen across the Greater Phoenix region.
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\nOver the past 38 years\, 74 accomplished and compassionate Valley businesswomen have earned the title of ATHENA. Their contributions to our business community are immeasurable and help propel Phoenix forward. ATHENAs are challenged across industries to continue their dedication to leading\, serving\, and mentoring. The award highlights three women every year who are at the top of their field and who invest in their careers\, their community\, and especially other women.
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\nATHENAs demonstrate inspiring leadership within their industry\, mentor women throughout their career\, and dedicate themselves to the community.
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\nRegister today for this celebration of achievement and perseverance!
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Elevate your company&rsquo\;s exposure in support of the ATHENA finalists through event sponsorship and program ads! Don&rsquo\;t miss the opportunity to showcase your company while hosting your clients and colleagues at this inspirational event. View sponsorship options. Contact Janelle Tassart at jtassart@phoenixchamber.com to secure your sponsorship or ad today!

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Registration for this event closes on Wednesday\, October 21st at 5 p.m. Payments must be made in advance\, and no refunds will be given for cancellations made within 72 hours of the event.
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\n LOCATION:JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa 5350 E. Marriott Dr. Phoenix\, AZ 85054 UID:e.2665.8526 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20261001T175513Z URL:https://business.phoenixchamber.com/events/details/greater-phoenix-chamber-s-athena-awards-10-29-2026-8526 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR