# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ATHENA Award Reception
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at the historic Egyptian Theatre for the annual ATHENA Award Reception where we recognize amazing women being honored for multiple awards such as the ATHENA Award and Rising Leader Award. The evening kicks off with a cocktail hour at 6:30pm, followed by the awards program at 7:15pm. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are available at dekalb.org/athena-award.

This is a celebratory event, so dress to impress—with a red carpet to match!

What is the ATHENA Award?

The ATHENA Award is part of an international program honoring women who demonstrate professional excellence, community service, and a commitment to mentoring and empowering other women.

Congratulations 2026 ATHENA Award Finalists!

Donna Larson, Principal of DeKalb High School

Amy Oster, President of OC Creative

Jenna Spychal, Owner of Jonamac Orchard

To ensure a fair and impartial selection process, all ATHENA finalist nominations are reviewed and scored by other Chambers of Commerce across Illinois that have long-standing ATHENA programs of their own.

What is the Rising Leader Award?

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Rising Leader Award recognizes a woman who is making a significant impact early in her career through professional achievement, creative leadership, and community engagement. The award celebrates women who are excelling today while demonstrating the potential to become influential leaders in their organizations and the DeKalb County community.

Rising Leader Award recipients will be announced soon!

Unlike the competitive scoring process for the ATHENA Award, the Rising Leader Award is non-competitive and designed to celebrate the unique impact of each nominee.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/athena-award-reception/200030772998126
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dekalb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Egyptian Theatre
- **lat**: 41.93124461702
- **long**: -88.752814560079
- **full address**: Egyptian Theatre, 135 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL 60115-3203, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ATHENA Award Reception being held?
  - **A:** ATHENA Award Reception takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Egyptian Theatre, 135 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL 60115-3203, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ATHENA Award Reception?
  - **A:** ATHENA Award Reception is organized by DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ATHENA Award Reception is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dekalb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ATHENA Award Reception sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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