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Athena Award To Change

After 17 years the Chamber's Athena Business Woman of the Year Award, which will continue to be co-sponsored by Mid Peninsula Bank, will take on a different look and make a local charity the benefactor.

The award will now be called the Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year Award. The criteria for those nominated will basically remain the same ­ a woman who: provides invaluable business acumen to the local community for the purpose of stimulating and enhancing the quality of life Demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession Assists other women of all races, ethnicities and economic backgrounds to reach their professional potential within the business community and An active and supportive participant and member in the Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce.

What is different is that this year the recipient of the BWYA will receive $1000 from Mid Peninsula Bank which will be donated to the local charity of her choice. Mid Peninsula Bank continues to be a great partner in the business community in helping to not only recognize deserving woman, but this year, help a local charity meet their financial goals.

The Award will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Recognition Dinner on Thursday, January 25 at the Hotel Sofitel.

Click here for the Nomination Form, Deadline December 15, 2006.

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