The Greater Shreveport Chamber’s Business Development Connection has announced the 16 honorees for the 2026 ATHENA International Leadership Award.
The honorees will be recognized Nov. 12 at the ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon, presented by Ochsner LSU Health, at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. They will also be featured in the November issue of Three18 Insider magazine. One individual from the group will be selected as the 2026 ATHENA International Leadership Award recipient.
To be selected as an ATHENA honoree, individuals must demonstrate professional excellence, devote time and energy to community service, and actively assist others, especially women, in realizing their full leadership potential.
The 2026 ATHENA honorees are:
- Karen Baker
- Feamula R. Bradley
- Golden A. Ellis
- Dana Fergins-Hawthorne
- Dr. Felecia Gipson
- Reverend Meredith Jane Hanna
- Tuesday Lee Hill
- Dr. Krystal Player-Jackson
- Jessica Latin
- Dr. Krista Queen
- Dr. Kenya W. Claiborne Roberts
- Famia Roots
- Cindy Smith
- Dr. Jane Sugar
- Dr. Toni Washington Thibeaux
- Dellanee Wade
The luncheon will provide an opportunity to celebrate the honorees and recognize their contributions to their professions and community.
Tickets and additional information are available at https://bit.ly/ATHENAShreveport2026 or by calling (318) 677-2500.
The ATHENA International Leadership Award program was established in 1982. Since its inception, almost 8,000 leaders in more than 500 communities have received the award across the United States and internationally, including Bermuda, Canada, China, Greece, India, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Ghana, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
The program seeks to inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives by honoring exceptional leaders.
