For the first time in its prestigious history, the ATHENA Leadership Award will be presented
on live television. The 2020 ATHENA Award recipient, Elaine Hardy will formally receive her award during a live broadcast scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday March 25 on WLAJ ABC 53. The event will also be live-streamed on WLNS.com
“We are thrilled to partner with WLAJ ABC 53 and WLNS.com to broadcast the ATHENA Award
to the entire community,” said Tim Daman, president and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of
Commerce. “The COVID pandemic may have prevented us from having our annual ATHENA
Awards luncheon, so we took advantage of the opportunity to showcase this important event to
a broader audience.”
Elaine Hardy is currently serving as the City of East Lansing’s first appointed Diversity Equity
and Inclusion Administrator. Elaine is the current chairperson of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Commission of Mid-Michigan, representing the City of East Lansing. Her passionate dedication
to and belief in the legacy of Dr. King drives and motivates her to find ways to honor his legacy
in her life by serving others. Elaine is committed to seeing youth reach their full potential and
devotes her time as a mentor and life coach and supporting youth advocacy for social justice.
In addition to the presentation of the 2020 ATHENA Award and acceptance remarks from Elaine
Hardy, the live television broadcast will also recognize 2021 ATHENA PowerLink recipients
Trista Parisian and Jenny Quinn of FLEXcity Fitness. The program will also highlight ATHENA
WIN, which provides valuable connections and support for women business leaders in the
Lansing region.
About the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce works relentlessly to help businesses connect, grow and thrive. No mid-Michigan business stands alone when they are a member of the Chamber. For 120 years, the Chamber has served as the voice of the Greater Lansing business community. More information about LRCC and its programs and services can be found online at lansingchamber.org, Facebook, Instagram (@lansingregionalchamber), Twitter (@LansingChamber), and LinkedIn.
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