The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations until Friday, Aug. 26 for this year’s prestigious ATHENA Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The awards will be presented at the ATHENA Awards Luncheon on Nov. 17, 2016, at the Stockton Golf and Country Club.

Nominations must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Aug. 26. Nomination forms can be obtained by visiting www.stocktonchamber.org and clicking on the ATHENA Awards link in the Events tab. For more information contact the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce at (209) 547-2770.

The annual ATHENA Awards honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of accomplishment, excel in their chosen business or profession, have demonstrated support for the advancement of business and professional women, have devoted time and energy to their community, and have actively mentored others.

The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award is dedicated to recognizing the next generation of women leaders in San Joaquin County. The award will honor an individual who has demonstrated excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession; provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community; and clearly serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally. This individual will be not less than 18 and not more than 40 years of age on Oct. 1, 2016.