31st Annual Celebration of Leaders & ATHENA Awards
Save The Date Friday May 15, 2026 | The Ameswell Hotel
The Celebration of Leaders is the not-to-be-missed gala of the season! This singular evening celebrates the outstanding individuals and organizations who have made exceptional contributions and service to the community. In addition, the nationally recognized ATHENA Leadership Award® recognizes outstanding work in assisting women in the attainment of professional excellence and leadership.
If you want to learn more about sponsorship opportunities please contact Jayne Riemer-Chishty
2026 HONOREES
Outstanding Small Business
Simply Sabor
Outstanding Large Business
Star One Credit Union
Outstanding Organization
League of Women Voters of Los Altos-Mountain View Area
Outstanding Business Person
Marina Savinovic Keith,
Monte Carlo Nite Club & Restaurant
Community Builder
Ameswell Hotel
ATHENA Award for Excellence
Laura Casas
ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award
Adriana Romero
Volunteer of the Year
TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton
KMVT
Volunteer of the Year
Ari Kapur
El Camino YMCA
Volunteer of the Year
Pat Kassner
Friends of the Mountain View Library
Volunteer of the Year
Andrea Klein Lacy
Leadership Mountain View
Volunteer of the Year
David Longshore
Mountain View Public Safety Foundation
Volunteer of the Year
Ruth Silver-Taube
Day Worker Center of Mountain View