By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s ATHENA Award.

For the past 29 years, the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded outstanding women for their professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Both men and women are eligible for nomination.

Last year’s winner, Sarah Duffy, will present the award to the new recipient on Nov. 19, at Baby Bull’s Fine Dining.

Nomination forms can be picked up at the Chamber office at 210 North Plum Street. For more information, contact them at 844-5131.