UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) — Carole R. Valade, immediate past editor of Gemini Publications, will be the keynote speaker for the 14th Annual ATHENA on the Lakeshore Award luncheon, set for Tues., Oct. 2, 2018, at the Muskegon Country Club, 2801 Lakeshore Dr. in Muskegon.
Valade is, in addition to being one of the first women in the U.S. named editor of a regional business newspaper, an award-winning writer and newspaper designer.
She is the 2012 ATHENA Grand Rapids honoree and in February, inducted into the Michigan Business Hall of Fame. During her career, Valade served in a number of leadership positions in many West Michigan community groups.
The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg partner for the ATHENA on the Lakeshore luncheon.
ATHENA awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding Lakeshore women who demonstrate excellence in their business or profession; provide valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in their community; assist women in reaching their full potential; and exhibit the spirit of regional collaboration.
This year’s nine ATHENA Award Finalists and four ATHENA Young Professional Award Finalists.
- Zaneta Adams, William Hughes, PLLC; WINC; Lighthouse for Veterans
- Mary Boyd, Mercy Health & St. Joseph Health System
- Jennifer Bustard, Mona Shores Public Schools
- Pam Curtis, Senior Resources of West Michigan
- Kimberly Maguire, Mercy Health Muskegon
- Julia Rupp, HealthWest
- Brianna Scott, Brianna T. Scott & Associates, PLLC
- Chris Weavers-Stevenson, JW’s and J-Dubs
- Barbara Lee VanHorssen, Extended Grace
2018 ATHENA Young Professional Award Finalists
- Sara Barco, Weiss Chiropractic
- Meghan Heritage, BlueWest Properties
- Dena Isabell, Consumers Energy
- Cece Riley, HealthWest
Tickets cost $35 per person for Chamber members, $55 each for non-members or $400 for a corporate table of eight. A portion of the proceeds supports local leadership programs.
Advance reservations are required by Sept. 26. Visit www.muskegon.org or call the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce (231) 722.3751. PNC Bank is the premier sponsor of the ATHENA on the Lakeshore Program.
