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ATHENA Award

2008 ATHENA Award Recipient

Rachelle Neal of Capitol Research Services, Inc, was recognized for her dedicated service to the community and the distinction she has achieved in business.  Throughout her career Neal has been dedicated to serving the Lansing community by volunteering her time and resources to benefit non-profit organizations.  She has been a loyal supporter of the advancement of women in education and government.  She has also been nationally recognized for her leadership and expertise among marketing research professionals.


Past Recipients

Year

Name

Company

1982

Dr. MaryLee Davis

Michigan State University

1983

Lucille E. Belen

(Belen's Flowers)

1984

Sister Mary Janice Belen

Diocese of Lansing

1985

Alyson W. Steele

Uniforce Staffing Services

1986

Martha Mertz

Mayhood/Mertz

1987

Marcia Jensen Spencer

Moore/Jensen Associates, Inc.

1988

Hortense G. Canady, Ph.D.

(Lansing Community College)

1989

Mildred Erickson

(Michigan State University)

1990

The Honorable Debbie Stabenow

US Senate

1991

Eva Evans, Ph.D.

(Lansing School District)

1992

Patrick D. Hanes

Willingham & Cote, P.C.

1993

Dawn E. Springer

Robertson/Springer/Chebli Family Practice

1994

Helen Pratt Mickens

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1995

Priscilla J. Peterson

Management Recruiters/Office

1996

Joan E. Bauer

City of Lansing

1997

Marianne E. Samper

Willingham & Cote, P.C.

1998

Sandra Draggoo

CATA

1999

Suzanne Beekman Mills

Arts Council Of Greater Lansing

2000

Virginia Hilbert

PTD Technology

2001

Mary Ellen Sheets

Two Men & A Truck

2002

Carol Conn

Capitol Fundraising Associates

2003

Theda Rudd

Michigan State University

2004

Lou Anna K. Simon

Michigan State University

2005

Paula D. Cunningham

State of Michigan

2006

Sheri Jones

WLNS-News 6

2007

2008

Paula Blanchard Stone

Rachelle Neal 

The Paula Blanchard Companies

Capitol Research Services