Photographs courtesy of Lisa J. Seifert

ATHENA 2024 Inductees
Front row, left to right: Codie Costello, Vonnie Gaither, Bede Trantina, Leah Boltz, Lanie Fleischer
Back row, left to right: Schawna Thoma, Denali Kemppel, US Senator Lisa Murkowski (Leadership Award Recipient), Ivy Spohnholz, Rachel Kallander
Missing from photo: Austin Quinn-Davidson

Nominations are open and preparations are well underway for the 2025 ATHENA Society Luncheon. It’s not too early to mark your calendar and secure your table and sponsorship. This year, the event will take place on Monday, March 17 at the Captain Cook Hotel. We’d love to see you there!

Each year, the ATHENA Society, in partnership with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, honors 10 remarkable women who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in business, community service, and mentoring other women to help them achieve their true potential. Nominations are accepted Jan. 2 through Feb. 10 and inductees for the class of 2025 will be announced Feb. 20. We’re sure you know many great candidates worthy of recognition. Learn more about the nomination process here.

As you start 2025 and develop your schedule and sponsorship budget for the year, please keep the ATHENA Society in your plans. If you are ready to purchase a ticket, a table, or would like to become a sponsor for the 2025 celebration, visit the ATHENA event page or email events@anchoragechamber.org. Sponsorship levels are listed below. A portion of your contribution will be used to support training programs with inspiring business curriculums that will foster Anchorage’s next generation of women leaders. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!

$500 ATHENA Supporter
$1,000 ATHENA Circle of Service Sponsor
$2,500 Circle of Wisdom Sponsor
$3,000 ATHENA Technology Sponsor
$3,500 ATHENA Founders Circle Award Sponsor
$5,000 ATHENA Visionary Circle and Keynote Speaker
$5,000 ATHENA Leadership Award Sponsor

ATHENA Supporter level sponsorships include a half table. All other sponsorships include a table for 10 at the event. Individual tickets may be purchased for $75. Information about becoming a sponsor can be found on the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce events page or by calling 907-677-7111.
Thank you for your consideration and we hope to see you at the luncheon!

The Andrews Group

Clydene Fitch

Erin Fleischer

Jewel Jones & Shirley Staten

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski

Tammy Taylor

Chip Trantina