The Dr. Sylvia Richardson Young Women of Promise program has recognized talented, high-achieving young women in Hillsborough County since 1981. Click here for a list of award recipients, or read about these remarkable young leaders below.
Athena Society cultivates sisterhood among young women of promise, Ernest Hooper, Tampa Bay Times, April 4, 2014.
Hillsborough juniors honored for service to others, Lenora Lake, Tampa Tribune, April 15, 2014.
Award honors 10 young women in Hillsborough, Lenora Lake, The Tampa Tribune, April 14, 2013.
Athena Society’s Young Women of Promise challenge, inspire. Ernest Hooper, Tampa Bay Times, Aril 6, 2013.
Athena Society names 10 Young Women of Promise, Tampa Bay Times, April 6, 2013.
Athena Society honors 10 inspiring high school juniors, Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times, April 8, 2012
Ten ‘young women of promise‘, Lenora Lake, Tampa Tribune, April 18, 2012
Meet a few young women of promise. Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times, April 15, 2011.
Athena Society honors 10 high school juniors as Young Women Of Promise. Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times, April 15, 2011.
Young Women of Promise recognized, Tampa Tribune, April 13, 2011
Area students named among ‘Women of Promise’ . Tampa Tribune, April 20, 2011
Area students named among ‘Women of Promise’ . Tampa Tribune, April 20, 2011
Athena Society honors 2010 Young Women of Promise. Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times, Friday, April 16, 2010
Athena Society honors Young Women of Promise. Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times, Friday, April 16, 2010.
Teen girls honored as 2009 ‘Young Women Of Promise.’ Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times, Friday, May 15, 2009.
Teen girls honored as 2009 ‘Young Women Of Promise.’ Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times, May 15, 2009.
11 students earn Athena grants. Tampa Tribune, May 27, 2009
Young women honored as outstanding. Tampa Tribune, June 10, 2009
Showing promise. Tampa Tribune, June 17, 2009.
Athena Society honors 10 young area women. Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times, Friday, April 11, 2008.
A passion for politics propels her promise. Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times, Published May 4, 2007
Young Women of Promise win society’s honors: The accomplishments and goals of 10 teens are recognized and celebrated by members of the Athena Society. Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times, Published May 5, 2006
11 young women of promise honored: The students win the Athena Society’s awards for their academic and athletic ability, leadership and service to their community. Amy Scherzer, St. Petersburg Times, Published May 13, 2005.
Dozen dedicated girls earn society’s honor. St. Petersburg Times, May 5, 2004.
11 juniors honored by Athena Society Series: SCHOOL NEWS; [STATE Edition]. Amy Scherzer, St. Petersburg Times, May 9, 2003.
‘Young Women of Promise’ honored. The group recognizes 11 high school juniors for their leadership and work in the community. Amy Scherzer, St. Petersburg Times, May 11, 2003
Top 10 young women chosen. Amy Scherzer, St. Petersburg Times, May 12, 2002