Staff Reports | Business & Commerce
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has announced the recipients of the 2025 ATHENA Awards in the private sector, public sector and young professional categories at its 38th Annual ATHENA Awards.
Grenee Martacho, CEO of Concord General Contracting, received the private sector award; Elvy Barton, water and forest sustainability senior manager at Salt River Project, earned the public sector award; and Brandie Reiner, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers, Arizona Chapter, received the young professional award.
“The Greater Phoenix Chamber’s ATHENA Awards celebrate inspiring women leaders in the Valley,” said Todd Sanders, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. “These women are dedicated to building a stronger community and embody the best of Arizona’s business leadership.”
The ATHENA Awards, an internationally recognized honor through ATHENA International, highlight achievements in leadership, community service and mentoring.
“This award demonstrates everything I’ve ever worked hard for, including all the failures I’ve had, but also the successes,” said Ms. Martacho. “The entire ATHENA experience has allowed me to self-reflect on the type of leader I am and to know that even though days are hard, I am still being successful.”
Ms. Reiner echoed a similar sentiment.
“Fewer than 8% of youth who grew up like I did get to stand in moments like this,” She said. “So, this ATHENA Young Professional Award isn’t just about me; it’s for every kid who was told they didn’t belong in the room, and a reminder that courage rooted in compassion can rewrite the story.”
