The ATHENA Award program is designed to inspire and advocate for women leaders and celebrate the contributions they make to our community. The Chamber's event, to be held on March 19, 2025, will honor two such individuals. 

•     Nominees for The Virginia Fry Rising Star Award should be an emerging young professional leader serving as a mentor in their chosen profession and beginning to light the way for women leaders.

•    Nominees must be living and must have provided such service in the Springfield area. Individuals currently serving on the Chamber’s board of directors are ineligible. Individuals currently serving on the Chamber’s board of directors are ineligible. Click here to see a list of the current board.

•    Nominees must be age 40 or younger as of December 31, 2024. 

•    The nomination deadline is Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:00 pm.

• To submit a nomination, fill out the form below or click here to view a fillable PDF form. If using the fillable form, please make sure to download it, save it, and send it to Addie Ferber at addie@springfieldchamber.com

•    Want to nominate someone for The ATHENA Award? Click here for the nomination form.