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Nominations are now open for ATHENA Leadership and RCDG Economic Excellence awards.

MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development is accepting nominations for the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award and the RCDG Economic Excellence Awards.

Winners will be announced and honored at the Chamber’s Evening of Excellence annual meeting and dinner in February.

One outstanding woman in our community will be honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award, sponsored by Park National Bank.

The Richland Area Chamber became the new home for the ATHENA Leadership Award in 2016. It was previously awarded through the TWIN (A Tribute to Women & Industry) Committee in Richland County since 1989.

A panel of past ATHENA Award recipients reviews the nominations, which are due Jan. 10.

The Chamber will also honor Economic Excellence Awards winners.

The RCDG Economic Excellence Awards are an opportunity to highlight a business, individual, or organization that has significantly impacted the growth and development of the local economy. 

Economic Excellence Award nominations are due Jan. 17, 2025.

Nominations for these awards can be submitted to the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development via the following online forms:

The Annual Meeting will be held on Feb. 12, 2025, at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center, starting with cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and awards at 6:30 p.m. The early bird ticket price of $50 is good through Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

Sponsorship packages are also available. Call the Chamber office at 419-522-3211 or visit www.RichlandAreaChamber.com for more information.