Greater Flagstaff Chamber ATHENA Awards
The ATHENA® International Leadership Awards program is a prestigious initiative that recognizes and honors individual women for their outstanding achievements and contributions in leadership, mentorship, and community service. Organized by ATHENA® International, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, developing, and celebrating women leaders, the awards are presented annually to outstanding leaders who inspire others and create positive change.
The 2026 ATHENA® International Awards were presented at the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony held at the High Country Conference Center on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Two ATHENA Awards were presented: one to an individual in the public/non-profit sector and one to an individual in the private sector. In addition, one award was presented for the ATHENA Young Professional.
2026 ATHENA Award Recipients
ATHENA Public/ Non-Profit Sector
Joanne Keene
City Manager
City of Flagstaff
ATHENA Private Sector
Sarah Milios
Owner
Cyclebar Flagstaff
ATHENA Young Professional
Caitlin Burd
Marketing Manager
Kinney Construction Services, Inc.
2026 ATHENA Public/ Non-Profit Nominees
Ali Applin
Community Relations Director
Northern Arizona University
Alice Gagnaire
Retired Nurse & Board Member
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Angela Hmby
Director of Flagstaff Campus Operations
Moonshot
Brenda Moons
Director of Development
Meteor Crater Education Alliance
Patricia Pastor
Career Exploration Coordinator
Flagstaff Unified School District
Camie Rasband
Homeless Services Director
Catholic Charities
Tresban Rivera
Executive Director
High Country Humane Society
Dianna Sanchez
Vice President of Advancement & Strategic Initiatives
Coconino Community College
Dawn Tucker
Director of Vision & Impact
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival
2026 ATHENA Private Sector Nominees
Julie Evans
Area General Manager, Tusayan
Xanterra Travel Collection
Alison Rucker
Loan Advisor
Success Mortgage Partners
Dr. Bridget Stiegler
Institute Owner/ Medical Director
True North Integrative Osteopathic Institute
Kathleen Ventura
Co-Owner
Compost Crowd
2026 ATHENA Young Professional Nominees
Matea Burleson
Realtor/ Agent Success Manager
Peak Experience Realty
Meagan Dreher
Research Associate
Ecological Restoration Institute
Kendyl Druffel
Senior Relations
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Samantha Hipolito
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Coconino Community College
Tristan Paige Inman
Area Community Outreah Director
The Peaks, A Senior Living Community
Selma Grace Marsitto
HR Administrator
Nackard Pepsi
Ashlyn Netztsosie
Assistant Branch Manager
OneAZ Credit Union
Whitney Slightham
CEO
Ateleva
2025 ATHENA Award Recipients
ATHENA Public/ Non-Profit
Cindy Payne
Cancer Support Community Northern Arizona
ATHENA Private Sector
Jennifer Nordstrom
Jen Nordstrom Accounting