
Celebrate Women & Girls of Owensboro at the 2025 Girls Inc. Athena Awards
The mission of Girls Inc. is one that is near and dear to my heart. This national organization is committed to educating and inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
For over 50 years, the Owensboro-Daviess County affiliate has enriched the lives of amazing young women creating a community of support where they're encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and blossom into their best selves.
Girls Inc. of Owensboro-Daviess County Transforms Lives
Girls Inc. seeks to enrich girls in every aspect of life. Creative programming focuses on the importance of mental health, physical health, emotional health, education, confidence, life skills, and the list goes on. The value this organization has in our community and beyond cannot be measured, but when you meet a Girls Inc. girl. or when you hear someone share stories about the mission, you understand.
2025 Girls Inc. Athena Awards
Every year, Girls Inc. celebrates women and girls with an annual awards luncheon. The Athena Award is presented to "someone who has attained and personified the highest level of professional excellence in their business or profession; has devoted time and energy to the community in a meaningful way; and most especially, has generously assisted women in attaining their full potential."
Past recipients include, "Lamone Mayfield, Jean Wells, Brenda Clayton, Debbie Nunley, Helen Sears, Jane Noble, Martha Clark, Marianne Smith Edge, Jacqueline Addington, Vicki Stogsdill, Ursuline Sisters, Virginia Braswell, Patti Rayburn, Cherri Lolley, Helen Mountjoy, Margaret Britton, Deborah Fillman, Aloma Dew, Kathryn Raymer, Cindy Fiorella, Susan Montalvo-Gesser, Alma Randolph, Sara Hemingway, Karla Ward, and Marcia Carpenter."
This luncheon is an inspirational moment for all who attend. You will be moved by the courageous girls who stand tall and share their stories. You will be motivated by the impressive women nominated for the Athena Award. You will be actively supporting Girls Inc. and its powerful mission.
Tickets are now available here. They can be purchased individually or by table if you have a group that would like to go together. The Athena Award luncheon is 11:30 AM-1:00 PM on March 19th at the Owensboro Convention Center.
“As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it.” — Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court “Women in Power”

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