THE ATHENA SOCIETY OF BURLESON is composed of 19 women who have received the prestigious ATHENAInternational Foundation Award for professional excellence and community service.  The mission of an ATHENA is to assist women in realizing their full potential, participating in the community by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others, serving ethically, with dignity, grace and sensitivity.

In October 2003, these National award winners formed the ATHENA Society of Burleson with the primary goal of reaching further into the community to help Johnson County residents, cancer patients, their families and their caregivers.  After eight fundraising events, the ATHENA Society has presented over $322,000.00 to organizations that provide support for Johnson County residents battling cancer.

The ATHENA SOCIETY OF BURLESON is a non-profit 501(c)3. 
 

ATHENA International Award Winners form ATHENA Society of Burleson:
Back: Terrie Lynn Harwell, Cindy Aaron, Rosie Perez, Laurie Evans, Aly Engstrom, Ella Dean Phillips, Peggy Barnes, Ruth Moor, Sharon Wright, Nelda Stucks, Brenda Gammon, Jill Kunkel and Vera Calvin Seated: Sharon Robinson, Karan Wethington, Betty Shelton, Patsy Dumas (not shown: Kay Godbey and Debbie Pesnell)