The Ontario County Chamber of Commerce and Ontario County ATHENA Steering Committee hosted a Networking Reception for all Ontario County ATHENA honorees and recipients from 1985 to today.
More than 50 people attended the event on Wednesday, October 23 at New York Kitchen.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of a gift to each of this year’s honorees, which included a copy of “Living ATHENA: Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership,” signed by author Martha Mertz, and a framed photo taken of the honorees at the meet-and-greet event in August.
All attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast and networking.
They also heard about the Warrior Series program at Finger Lakes Community College, which draws on ATHENA principles and the wealth of experience of the county’s honorees.
The ATHENA Leadership Award recognizes accomplished individuals who actively support women in attaining professional excellence and leadership skills.
This year’s ATHENA honorees are:
- Maggie Atkins, retired engineer and business manager.
- Dr. Catherine Cantwell, physician and former medical director with UR Medicine Thompson Health’s OB/GYN practice.
- Kerri DePorter, school counselor at Middlesex Valley Primary School.
- Dr. Beata Golec, pianist, composer and music educator at SUNY Geneseo.
- Melodie Kolmetz, physician assistant with UR Medicine’s Geriatrics Group.
- Dr. Melissa O’Loughlin, co-owner of Chosen Spot Chiropractic and Wellness.
- Donna Schaertl, founding member of Ontario County Back the Blue.
- Dr. Cynthia Teerlinck, physician at the Mary Clark Thompson Family Practice and the first female president of the Thompson Health Medical Staff.
This year’s ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award honorees are:
- Lindsay Frarey, director of human resources and director of parks for the Town of Canandaigua.
- Abbey Friend-Vienna, lead listing agent for Friend Team Real Estate.
The awards dinner will be November 14 at Club 86. Tickets are available.
For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.onchamber.com/athena or email [email protected].
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