Women's Fund Seeking 2025 Athena Award Nominations

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- If you know of a woman who has achieved the highest level of professional excellence, contributes to improving the quality of life of others, and helps women realize their leadership potential, the Women's Fund wants to hear about them.

The Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2025 Athena Award.

To officially nominate a candidate for the award, you must complete a short form by February 28th.

The winner will then be honored at the Women's Fund Dancing with Our Stars event on June 9th.

Last year's winner was Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall.

To find the nomination webpage, click here.

The Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation has been working to improve the lives of women and girls since 2002.

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