Hosted annually, the Women In Leadership Luncheon showcases a powerful group of female leaders highlighting the evolving role of women professionals and small business owners. The objective is to motivate women of all ages and backgrounds to aspire to leadership positions and contribute to the development of the community.

This year, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the first annual ATHENA Award in Brownsville. Nominees in the following categories will be recognized at the Women In Leadership Luncheon on June 13 at the Brownsville Events Center.

AWARD CATEGORIES & NOMINEES:

• ATHENA Leadership Award
  • The ATHENA Leadership Award celebrates exemplary leadership and is reflective of a quote by Plato: What is honored in a country will be cultivated there. Over 7,000 Recipients have been honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award since the program’s inception in 1982.
  • Nominees Include:
    • ​Alexandra Anzaldua, JuiceUs
    • Carolina Cadengo, SpawGlass
    • Dimple Desai, South Texas Research Institute
    • Dalilah Garcia, FemCity Brownsville
    • Rita Garcia, Point Isabel Independent School District
    • Rosalinda Garza, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
    • Sarah Garza, Driscoll Children’s Hospital
    • Arely Lugo, Beautiful Beginnings I & II
    • Desiree Ricarte, Ricarte Sales Consultants
• ATHENA Young Professional Award
  • The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award actively supports and celebrates the ATHENA mission of supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to achieve their full potential – creating balance in leadership worldwide. The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Nominees are 40 years of age or younger.
  • Nominees Include:
    • ​Alexandra Anzaldua, JuiceUs
    • Anika Aviles, Rio Bank
    • ​Claudia Castillo, SpawGlass
    • Dimple Desai, South Texas Research Institute
    • Lydia Mariel Hernandez, IDEA Public Schools ​
• ATHENA Organizational Award
  • The ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award actively supports and celebrates the ATHENA mission of supporting, developing, and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to achieve their full potential – creating balance in leadership worldwide.
  • Nominees Include:
    • ​Brownsville Police Department
    • JuiceUs
    • South Texas Research Institute

Single tickets are $50 per person for both chamber members and non-members. Register online.

For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.