2026 Triangle East ATHENA Leadership Award Dinner

The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate professional leadership at our annual ATHENA Leadership Award Dinner on Tuesday, October 6. Join us as we celebrate our semifinalists and announce the 2026 Triangle East ATHENA International Leadership Award Recipient.

About the ATHENA Leadership Award

The ATHENA Award is presented to an individual who is recognized for professional excellence, for providing valuable service to their community and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The ATHENA Award highlights what Recipients have accomplished in addition to paving a path for future successes. The award is established through local host organizations in partnership with ATHENA’s national underwriters, local businesses and individual sponsors. By honoring exceptional leaders, the ATHENA Award Program seeks to inspire others to achieve excellence.

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Date and Time

Tuesday Oct 6, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

5:30 Reception
6:30 Dinner

Fees/Admission

Sponsorship Opportunities

The ATHENA Presenting Sponsor $2,500 (1 available) - Includes a seat on the award selection committee, opportunity to present the award, logo in all printed and digital materials, special recognition in the event program, VIP table for 8, press release recognition, name on award sculpture.
Empowering ATHENA Sponsor $2,000 (1 available) - Includes opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker, logo in all printed and digital materials, special recognition in the event program, premier acknowledgment in a dedicated social media post, press release recognition, copy of the guest list, VIP table for 8, and option to provide a door prize or branded giveaway.
Authentic ATHENA $1,000 - Includes logo in printed and digital materials, special recognition at the event and in the event program, and 5 reserved seats.
Giving Back Sponsor $500 - Includes logo in printed and digital materials, special recognition at the event and in the event program, and 4 tickets to the event.
Fierce Advocate Partner $250 - Includes name in printed and digital materials at event, and 2 tickets to the event.
Individual Registration $75 ($10 Member discount received when registered through member portal)

This event requires pre-registration. We cannot accept day of or walk-ins. No exceptions.

Contact Information

919.934.9166
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