Geneva- Senator Nozzolio recently participated in the 9^th annual Athena Awards dinner sponsored by the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce. Senator Nozzolio presented a special New York State Resolution to Adrienne Emmo, the recipient of the 2013 Athena Award and Katie Flowers, the recipient of the 2013 Young Professional Leadership Award. The Athena award is given to a woman who strives for excellence, both personally and professionally, and is a positive role model for other women in the community.

Pictured left to right are: Adrienne Emmo, 2013 Athena award recipient; Dr. Judith Pipher, a 2007 Inductee into the National Women's Hall of Fame; Senator Mike Nozzolio; and Katie Flowers, 2013 Athena Young Professional Leadership recipient.