At a Indiana County Chamber Business After-Hours event at the Indiana Gazette, Indiana County Leader’s Circle announced their finalists for Male and Female Civic Leader of the Year and the finalists for the Indiana County ATHENA Leadership Award.
The ATHENA award finalists are (from L to R in the picture) are Indiana County Commissioner Sherene Hess (nominated by Indiana Rotary), Shelia Hoover (nominated by Quota of Indiana and First Commonwealth Bank) and Betsy Sarneso (Indiana Business and Professional Women)
The Male Civic Leader Finalists are (from L to R) are Wesley Wertz (nominated by Cathy Chiplis), Chauncey Ross (nominated by the Indiana Lions Club), Jack McGuire (nominated by the Saltsburg Area Historical Society), Chris Adams (nominated by First Commonwealth Bank) and Vincent Hanig (nominated by S&T Bank and was not present for last night’s ceremonies)
The Female Civic Leader Finalists are (from L to R) Rose Strittmatter (nominated by First Commonwealth Bank), Sarah Mack Householder Shaffer (nominated by Luther Chapel Lutheran Church), Katie Rescenete (nominated by Quota of Indiana) and Helena Rados Darr (nominated by S&T Bank)
(Photos by Kris Mellinger DuPont)
Chauncey Ross talked about his philosophy when it comes to helping the community and being a community leader.
Chris Adams talked about the people of Indiana being special.
Wesley Wertz said he was proud to represent veterans who volunteer in the community.
Sherene Hess said it was a great honor to be nominated for the ATHENA award.
The awards will be presented at the annual Leader’s Circle Awards Dinner on October 27th at 6:00 PM at the Indiana Country Club. To reserve tickets, log on to www.indianacountyleaderscircle.com
