2026 ATHENA Awards Reception
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
2026 ATHENA Awards Presented by KPMG
The ATHENA Leadership Award is inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage, wisdom, and enlightenment. The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to individuals honored for professional excellence, community service, and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award is a natural extension of the ATHENA Leadership Award and is presented to emerging leaders across professional sectors for exemplary leadership. The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is honored to continue presenting the ATHENA Awards in Greater Kansas City.
We will be joined by ATHENA International President & CEO, Traci Costa.
Traci first joined the ATHENA community as a passionate advocate for women and girls, earning the prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award in 2018. Her unwavering dedication led her to serve on the ATHENA International Board of Directors, where she helped guide the organization’s strategic growth before being appointed to the helm. Traci’s wide-ranging experiences—spanning athletics, education, fundraising, and executive leadership—inform her powerful vision for ATHENA: to inspire a more balanced, inclusive, and conscious model of leadership worldwide. A native Californian with a global heart, Traci is deeply passionate about helping individuals awaken their unique leadership strengths and lead lives of impact, integrity, and purpose.
Sponsors
Women's Leadership Presenting Sponsor
Audio Visual Production Sponsor
Women's Leadership Service Sponsor
Women's Leadership Emerging Sponsor
ATHENA Ticket - Member - $65 | Includes admission to event, 2 drink tickets, access to food at event.
ATHENA Ticket - Non-Member - $80 | Includes admission to event, 2 drink tickets, access to food at event.
ATHENA VIP Ticket - Member - $80 | Includes admission to event with a dedicated check-in, private reception with guest speaker and award recipients, reserved seating at event, complimentary parking, 2 drink tickets, access to food at event.
ATHENA VIP Ticket - Non-Member - $100 | Includes admission to event with a dedicated check-in, private reception with guest speaker and award recipients, reserved seating at event, complimentary parking, 2 drink tickets, access to food at event.
30 W Pershing Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108 United States
Join us in the Grand Hall of Union Station Kansas City. Parking is located in the West Yards Garage. The KC Chamber will not be covering the cost of parking for this event.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Doors open and networking 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Program 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Reception continues 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Chamber
Member Event