2019 WASHINGTON COUNTY ATHENA
LEADERSHIP AWARD AND YOUNG
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce announced Kris Drach,
Board President at the Literary Council of Southwestern Pennsylvania, as
the 2019 Washington County ATHENA Leadership Award recipient. The
award was presented during a luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/
Southpointe and was attended by more than 350 business and community
leaders. The 2019 finalists included:
• Tammy Hardy, Vice President, Waterdam Plaza
• Tanya Mallory, Chief Executive Officer, Dress for Success
• Lynda Nester, Executive Director, Community Care Network,
Monongahela Valley Hospital
• Monica Speicher, MD, Washington Health System
According to Jeff Kotula, President of Washington County Chamber of
Commerce, the ATHENA Award is an internationally recognized award that
honors women’s leadership within the business and civic communities.
“The award promotes leadership by honoring exceptional individuals in
the community who contribute in significant ways to the achievements of
women and women’s leadership issues,” he said. “As Ms. Drach and the four
finalists demonstrated, we are very fortunate that Washington County’s
businesswomen are taking a leadership role in both our civic and business
communities.”
The ATHENA Award recipient and finalists are selected by a panel of
accomplished Washington County businesswomen, who determine the
candidates by the following criteria: achieved the highest level of professional
excellence; contribute time and energy to improve the quality of life for others
in the community; and actively assist others, particularly women, in realizing
their full leadership potential.
Celebrating its 17th year in Washington County, the annual ATHENA
Award event is presented by Washington Financial Bank and hosted by the
Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
In addition, POWER and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
announced the 2019 Washington County ATHENA Young Professional
Leadership Award recipient as Stephanie A. Paluda, Local Government and
Community Affairs Specialist for EQT Corporation. This award honors
emerging leaders who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their
business or profession. The recipients provide valuable services by contributing
time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community,
and, most importantly, serve as role models for young women personally and
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Mosaic Wealth Consulting Annual Scholarship Fund Winners
ATHENA Award Finalist
Monica Speicher, MD (left)
ATHENA Award
Recipient
Kris Drach
ATHENA Award
Finalists
Elena
Laquatra
Dress for Success Group
CANON-MAC
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