2025 ATHENA Akron Leadership Awards Program - November 5, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient:

Elizabeth Bartz

President and CEO, State and Federal Communications, Inc.

Congratulations to the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award Finalist Honorees:

Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE

Summit County Fiscal Officer

Aimee R. Wade

Executive Director, County of Summit ADM Board

Julie Weagraff

Chief Development Officer

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

Congratulations to the 2025 Young Professional Leadership Award Recipients:

Lauren Marsh

Assistant to the Mayor for Community Relations

Casey Shevlin

The City's First Director of Sustainability and Resilience

Congratulations to the 2025 Young Professional Leadership Award Finalist Honorees:

Valerie Murphy Daugherty

Owner, Valerie Murphy Counseling and Consulting, LLC

Kelly Unger

Marketing Senior, CliftonLarsonAllen

Congratulations to the 2025 ATHENA Organizational Award Recipient:

Habitat for Humanity of Summit County

Rochelle D. Sibbio

President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Summit County

2025 Menu Options:

Main EntreesChicken Marsala – Sauteed Breast of Chicken with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables, Pre-Dressed House Salad

Baked Cod with Beurre Blanc – Fresh Cod, Baked and Topped with Beurre Blanc Sauce (GF), Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley, Pre-Dressed House Salad

Vegan
Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with Roasted Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables

Children’s Meal
Chicken Tenders, French Fries, and Children’s Fruit Cup

Dessert
Chef’s Choice

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