SCRANTON — The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce announces Nada Gilmartin, owner of Nada and Co., a clothing and homegoods boutique on Capouse Avenue, as the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient.
Gilmartin embodies the character of the ATHENA Award, which honors an exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, has served the community in a meaningful way and has assisted women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills.
In addition to owning Nada & Company for over 30 years, Gilmartin is a founding member and executive board member for the Society for the Preservation of the Tripp Family Homestead, serves on the executive board for the Scranton Cultural Center, is a member of the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture, ACE Council and volunteers for the Ballet Theatre of Scranton. In addition, she has assisted with advancing the missions of organizations like Dress for Success, Komen Foundation and Outreach. She is also an advocate for the revitalization efforts of Downtown Scranton.
The ATHENA Award was first presented in 1982 in Lansing, Michigan and has grown to include presentations to more than 5,000 individuals in hundreds of cities in the United States as well as in Canada, China, Russia and the United Kingdom. The award takes the form of a hand-cast bronze sculpture symbolizing the strength, courage and wisdom of the recipient.
