Cindy Padilla, CPA Named Finalist for ATHENA® Award

Cindy Padilla was named a finalist for the 2008 ATHENA® Award.  The ATHENA® Awards, started in Lansing, Michigan in 1982, is presented in hundreds of cities in the U.S. and Canada. The award takes the form of a hand-cast bronze sculpture symbolizing the strength, courage, and wisdom of the recipient.

Cincy -- the magazine for business professionals, sponsors the award and believes in the values underlying the ATHENA® Foundation’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our business, our communities, and our government. The spirit of the ATHENA® Award Program is captured in a quotation from Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there.” By launching this first annual program in Greater Cincinnati in 2006, Cincy honored exceptional leaders, and encouraged others to excel. Awards will be given to exceptional individuals who have achieved excellence in their business or profession, have served the community in a meaningful way, and have assisted women in reaching their full leadership potential.

Cindy epitomizes the ideals of ATHENA® and exemplifies her behavior. She is a pillar of leadership, wisdom and strength, a mentor and coach to many and a friend to all. Please join us in congratulating Cindy on this most deserved recognition and award!