Five winners of the Chattanooga Nautilus Awards were named today.
The recipients are:
* The Athena Award recognizes the demonstration of professional excellence and community service: Sheila Boyington, president of Thinking Media.
* The Lightkeeper Award cites contributions to issues affecting woman and/or girls through grassroots efforts: Jennifer Harper, SunTrust Bank vice president
* The Navigator for Entrepreneurship Award goes to a business owner who institutes best practices for women in the workplace: Eileen Mason, co-owner of Chattz-Chattanooga Coffee Co.
* Pearl of Promise Award is presented to a high school junior or senior with strong scholastic aptitude in science and math: Joanna Grace Shaw, Ooltewah High School.
* The Stargazer Award goes to a woman who postponed her education but has committed to make personal and professional sacrifices for educational and professional achievement: Kris Boucher, a Chattanooga State Community College student.
The awards were presented by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and Chattanooga Times Free Press.