Committee has record-breaking attendance at ceremony

Sixteen nominees from Shreveport-Bossier City were honored at the 2014 ATHENA Awards on Oct. 23 at the Shreveport Convention Center. From the 16, two were selected for the award presented to individuals who have attained and personify the highest level of excellence and creativity in their business or profession, while continuing to devote time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and have actively assisted women in achieving their full leadership potential through service and mentorship. Jan Elkins, of the Bossier, and Lea M. Desmarteau, of Shreveport, both took home the 2014 ATHENA Award.

[ SCENE STEALERS ]

1. Larissa Tharyani, Maria Reveles
2. Eureka Chitman, Amelia Kennedy, Katilyn Beckham, Jessica D’Avy
3. Melissa Parkerson, Katrina Warren
4. Elizabeth Buhler, Ivy Frierson
5. Shai Davis, Rachel Fisher, Candace Bradford
6. Karen Barnes, Patty Stanislas
7. Cpl. Meosha Moses, Cpl. Adrianne Hall, Cpl. Mary Garrett
8. Vivian Matthews, Terri Axelson
9. Kristen Powers, Dr. Dee Barfield
10. Nancy Pearson, Ollie Tyler, Pam Raines
11. Tammy Smith, Susan Seiler-Smith, Michelle Glick