16 individuals to be honored for their professional excellence, leadership, and civic commitments
The Greater Shreveport Chamber’s Business Development Connection is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 ATHENA International Leadership Award. These distinguished individuals will be honored on November 14th at the ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon, presented by Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. From this remarkable group of honorees, one individual will be selected as the ATHENA International Leadership Award recipient.
Verni Howard, the 2024 ATHENA Committee Chair, shared her excitement for this year’s honorees, stating, “As a previous honoree, it is my distinct honor to chair this year’s celebration. Leaders never do the work to receive an award, but this nod affirms that the work makes a difference. We will all get to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of sixteen women who are breaking barriers and leading our community to a brighter future!”
To be considered for this prestigious award, honorees must attain professional excellence, engage in community service and actively assist others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential.
The Chamber is pleased to present the following exemplary individuals as the 2024 ATHENA Honorees:
Sasha R. Boyett
Tari T. Bradford
Kristina Gray
Nicole Lowe
Erica L. McCain
Alex Person
Kristen Powers
Nashunte’ Ragster-Manuel
Vita Riner
Maria Rodriguez
Missy Setters
Lynn A. Stevens
Lisa Ann Sweeney
Wanda Henderson Thomas
Donesa Walker
Mary Lois White
We encourage the public to join us at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino on November 14th to celebrate and honor these outstanding individuals from our community. Registration for the Greater Shreveport Chamber’s 34th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon, presented by Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, will begin promptly at 11:30 am.
To register for the event, visit www.shreveportchamber.org or call (318) 677-2500.
Since the program’s inception in 1982, almost 8,000 exemplary leaders in over 500 communities have received the prestigious ATHENA International Leadership Award in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, China, Greece, India, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Ghana, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. By honoring exceptional leaders, the ATHENA International Leadership Award Program seeks to inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives.