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2019 Athena Awards: A Great Honor for Our Fearless Leader

Photo by Derek Gee // The Buffalo News

This week, 19 Ideas’ Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder Katie Krawczyk was named the 2019 recipient of the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award®. Recognized in more than 500 communities and eight countries worldwide, this honor recognizes the professional accomplishments of individuals who have achieved professional and personal success, actively work to better their communities, and consistently strive to be positive role models for young women.

The award was announced at the Buffalo Convention Center in front of more than 600 people as part of the Annual ATHENA Awards® Luncheon, produced by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.

This recognition is a testament to Katie’s unparalleled professional leadership, as well as her commitment and dedication to her company, team, and community. It reflects the work ethic, drive, and passion that Katie brings to every project, vision, and idea. She is not only an employer of great minds, but she is a leader of exceptional ideas – and for that, she deserves to be recognized with the highest of accolades.

Huge congratulations to Katie for this well-deserved honor!

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