For 21 years a Marion business woman has been honored with the Athena Award named for the Greek Goddess of courage and wisdom. Athena recipients are chosen for their excellence in business and leadership, community service and their support or other women.Yesterday at The Ohio State University-Marion campus, Shary Williamson, author of the Woodland Elves series of books, was named this year’s recipient of the Athena Award.
She was nominated by Pam Hall and Doris Dunn. Over 5 thousand dollars was raised for her charity of choice, the Explore-It-Torium.