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2015 Athena Award winner Brenda S. Ho, CEO of Hospice of Hilo, left, chats with special guest and keynote speaker Virginia “Ginny” M. Pressler, director of the state Department of Health, during the Athena Award luncheon Tuesday at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center. The Athena Award is presented to a woman — or man — for their professionalism, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of business excellence and leadership skills.

2015 Athena Award winner Brenda S. Ho, CEO of Hospice of Hilo, left, chats with special guest and keynote speaker Virginia “Ginny” M. Pressler, director of the state Department of Health, during the Athena Award luncheon Tuesday at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center. The Athena Award is presented to a woman — or man — for their professionalism, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of business excellence and leadership skills.