Top Ten Finalists for Young Women Professionals Announced

The Greater Grand Rapids community is ripe with outstanding young women leaders.  And the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce has recognized those young women by announcing their top ten finalists for the Athena Young Professional Award.

These young women are considered emerging leaders who are 40 years or younger, and honors them for their contributions to community, professional excellence, and commitment to serve as a personal and professional role model to young women.

Congratulations to the top ten finalists for the 2012 Young Professional Award:
• Ellie Andrus, Make-a-Wish Michigan
• Sara Binkley-Tow, MomsBloom
• Bridget Clark Whitney, Kids' Food Basket
• Amy Marshall, Management Business Solutions
• Jennifer Pascua, WZZM 13
• Kristin Revere, Revere Consulting LLC
• Kasie Smith, Serendipity Media LLC
• Adrienne Wallace, 834 Design & Marketing
• Lynee Wells, Williams & Works
• Milinda Ysasi Castanon, Herman Miller

The award winner will be announced during the Sept. 18 Athena Award Celebration and luncheon at the JW Marriott International Ballroom, 235 Louis Campau St. NW at 11:30 a.m.