Business community honors Dr. Donna Milavetz with the prestigious 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award
Join the Salt Lake Chamber at the 48th annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon. During the luncheon, the Salt Lake Chamber will present the ATHENA Leadership Award to Dr. Donna Milavetz, Chief Medical Officer of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah. The award recognizes an active member of the Chamber who demonstrates creativity and initiative in business, provides valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community, and assists women in reaching their full leadership potential.
In addition, six business and community leaders will receive the Pathfinder Award for their work to create new paths and promote the development and recognition of women in business. This year’s recipients include Senator Ann Millner; Kerry Norman, EVP of Operations of CHG Healthcare; Liz Owens, CEO of YWCA Utah; Noella Sudbury, Founder & CEO of Rasa Public Benefit Corporation; Diana Young, Partner & VP of Strategic Partnerships, PrincePerelson & Associates; and Jessica Yurgaitis, CEO of Industrial Supply Company.
The keynote address will be given by Nicole Sherman, President & CEO of Riverview Bancorporation and Riverview Bank in Washington State, who will be delving deep into the power of embracing one’s true self in leadership and in life to embrace an even higher level of self-acceptance.
This annual conference provides a valuable platform for furthering professional growth and fostering relationships in the business community. This year’s theme is “I.L.L.U.M.I.N.A.T.E.,” which stands for Inspiring Leadership, Learning, Unity, Motivation, Innovation, Networking, Ambition, Teamwork and Empowerment. View the full agenda here.
WHEN:
- November 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., the award presentation begins at approximately 12:15 p.m.)
- Women & Business Conference: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Opening Keynote: 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
- ATHENA Awards Luncheon program: 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
- Closing Session: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE:
- The Grand America Hotel, 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
MAIN-STAGE SPEAKERS:
- Opening Session: Nicole Sherman, President & CEO, Riverview Bancorporation and Riverview Bank
- Closing Session: Sandi Sumner Hendry, Owner & Founder, Minky Couture
- Emcee: Amanda Covington, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, The Larry H. Miller Company
- Derek Miller, President & CEO, Salt Lake Chamber (luncheon program)
- Ann Marie Wallace, State Director, Women’s Business Center of Utah (opening session)
- Malavika Deo, Owner, Deolicious LLC & Spice Symphony (opening session)
