News – Girls Inc. Owensboro-Daviess Co.

Marcia Carpenter named 2023 ATHENAAward
winner; Carol Gallagher receives Legacy awardMarch 29, 2023
Marcia Kuegel Carpenter, a retired educator from Daviess County Public Schools, was awarded the 2023 ATHENA Award by Girl’s Inc. on Tuesday for her service…
Carpenter wins 2023 ATHENA AwardMarch 29, 2023
Marcia Kuegel Carpenter, retired educator from Daviess County Public Schools, was named the 2023 ATHENA Award recipient Tuesday during the 25th annual award luncheon hosted…
ATHENA awards celebrating 25 yearsMarch 4, 2023
The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce and Girls Inc. will be hosting the 25th annual ATHENA Award presentation on March 28 at 11:30 a.m. at…
19 nominees for annual ATHENA, winner to be announced this monthMarch 3, 2023
Nineteen nominees have a chance at the 25th ATHENA Award, which is presented annually by Girls Inc. to someone who empowers women, strives to better…
Nominations open for ATHENA AwardDecember 10, 2022
Girls Inc. and the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce are accepting nominations for the 25th ATHENA Award, which is presented annually to an individual who…
Owensboro’s Girls Inc. receives National Network Community Leadership AwardOctober 9, 2022
Owensboro’s Girls Inc. received the organization’s National Network Community Leadership Award during an annual conference last week. National Board Member Sue Napper said that receiving…
Venus Williams speaks to Girls Inc. members about female empowermentOctober 1, 2022
Girls Inc. provided two current members and four alumnae the opportunity to talk to tennis legend Venus Williams as part of a collaboration with Girls…
“Celebrate the little things.”September 20, 2022
Check out Girls Inc. CEO Tish Correa Osborne on episode 7 of The Broad Pod hosted by Becca McQueen-Ruark and Jackie Smith! Mom, wife, and…
Leadership Owensboro Class of 2023 announcedSeptember 2, 2022
The Leadership Owensboro Class of 2023 was announced Thursday during the Chamber of Commerce’s Rooster Booster event. The class of 30 includes people from different…
Girls Inc. hosting annual golf scramble fundraiser July 29July 20, 2022
Girls Inc. will be hosting their annual golf scramble at the Country Club of Owensboro on July 29, serving as one of three yearly fundraisers…
Girls Inc. participates in Women in Law DayJuly 14, 2022
The Girls Inc. “Women for Girls” program series held a Women in Law Day on Wednesday, hosted by German American Bank. The purpose of the…
Girls Inc. hosting annual golf scramble fundraiserJuly 11, 2022
Girls Incorporated will host its annual golf scramble on July 29 at the Owensboro Country Club. “This is one of the longest running golf scrambles…
Girls Inc. members speak to U.S. Congresswomen; 1 local girl aspires to be SenatorMay 12, 2022
Girls, Inc. on Wednesday provided the chance for some of their young leaders to virtually meet Congresswomen as part of the “Take Our Daughters to…
Ruby Bridges speaks to OHS, Girls Inc, Western AcademyMay 4, 2022
Historical figure and civil rights activist Ruby Bridges spoke to Owensboro High School’s African American History class along with members of Western Academy and Girls,…
Partnership between Girls Inc. and OPS providing opportunities for youthApril 15, 2022
Kaliyah Green, a 17-year-old junior at Owensboro High School, wants to be an actress and director. Girls Inc. helped Green find her passion for that.…
Kirkpatrick donates $50k to help Girls Inc. start new experience programApril 5, 2022
Girls Inc. received a surprise donation of $50,000 from the Kirkpatrick family at the annual Athena Awards, and Executive Director Tish Osborne is excited about…
Kirkpatrick family donates $50K to Girls Inc.April 2, 2022
Girls Inc. received its single largest donation recently of $50,000, which will be used to create a new program geared toward helping girls gain valuable…
Girls Inc. adds ‘Healthy Futures Academy’March 11, 2022
Girls Inc. has opened up an opportunity for young girls to be exposed to the healthcare profession through the new “Healthy Futures Academy.” The academy,…
Chamber Member of the Week: Girls Inc.February 7, 2022
Girls Inc. has played a pivotal role in the Owensboro community, providing vital educational programs to girls for more than half a century. As the…
Girls Inc. and AAUW establish fund in Britton’s honor to help remove obstacles, create opportunities for girlsNovember 22, 2021
Girls Inc. has created a fund for members to honor late board member Margaret Britton, in partnership with the local chapter of the American Association…
Women tell of obstacles overcome at Rooster BoosterMarch 5, 2021
They all faced challenges and they all overcame them. Six former winners of the Athena Award told the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s virtual Rooster…
ATHENA Award nominations being acceptedJanuary 12, 2021
The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce and Girls Inc. of Owensboro-Daviess County are accepting nominations for the 23rd annual ATHENA Award. The ATHENA Award is…
Chamber, Girls Inc. accepting nominations for 23rd annual ATHENA AwardJanuary 11, 2021
The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce and Girls Incorporated are accepting nominations for the 23rd annual ATHENA Award. The prestigious award honors someone within the…
Girls Inc. designs Learning Academy to help members, families during pandemicDecember 15, 2020
When the pandemic hit, the local Girls Inc. chapter had to rethink the way they could continue to deliver their mission of creating strong, smart…
Library programs focus on teen mindfulness and positive mental healthDecember 11, 2020
The Daviess County Public Library is shining a light on the importance of mental health among area teens in the wake of COVID-19. Everyone has…
Local nonprofits receive significant donations for Giving TuesdayDecember 6, 2020
Area nonprofit organizations received significant donations for Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1, including Wendell Foster, Kentucky Wesleyan College and Girls Inc. Giving Tuesday is a…
Girls Inc. honored for advocacy efforts, hosting golf scramble FridayOctober 22, 2020
Girls Inc. of Owensboro-Daviess County was recently honored for its advocacy efforts for girls and families in the community before and throughout the pandemic. The…
Girls Inc., Kendra Scott partner to provide supplies for local youthAugust 16, 2020
A partnership between Girls Inc. and Kendra Scott is helping provide school supplies for young females across Owensboro while also raising funds for the local…
Girls Inc. to host Red on the River RemixJuly 13, 2020
Girls Inc. officials tweaked their annual Red on the River gala a bit this year. Because of COVID-19, they renamed it Red on the River…
Girls Inc. to host ‘Red on the River’ fundraiserJune 28, 2020
Girls Inc. of Owensboro-Daviess County is hosting their third annual Red on the River fundraiser next month, but with a few changes due to COVID-19.…
Owensboro native earns doctoral degree, credits Girls Inc. for successJune 27, 2020
Owensboro native and longtime Girls Inc. member Whitney Hanley became the first person in her family to earn her doctoral degree last week. Hanley, whose…
Despite COVID-19, Girls Inc. forges ahead with missionJune 7, 2020
Even a worldwide pandemic can’t stop Girls Inc. of Owensboro Daviess County. It didn’t matter that clients couldn’t come to the center’s sites anymore, said…
State Farm gives $2,000 grant to Girls Inc.June 3, 2020
Girls Inc. of Owensboro-Daviess County was chosen as the recipient of a $2,000 Good Neighbor Grant from State Farm. The nonprofit will use the funds…
Bar Louie providing meals to Girls Inc.April 4, 2020
Bar Louie, 234 Frederica St., is working to feed families in the Rolling Heights neighborhood off East 18th Street during the coronavirus pandemic. They started…
Randolph Chosen for 2020 ATHENA AwardFebruary 28, 2020
Alma Randolph, the latest award recipient honoring the accomplishments of local women, hopes she serves as an inspiration for young girls. Randolph received the 2020…
Eight nominated for ATHENA AwardFebruary 25, 2020
Rosemary Conder considers herself to be in excellent company. She’s one of eight local women nominated for the 22nd ATHENA Award, which will be presented…
ATHENA Award luncheon tickets in high demandJanuary 26, 2020
The ATHENA Award luncheon draws nearly 500 guests annually. Some local business representatives say it’s one of the more popular events of the year among…
Girls Inc. calls for ATHENA Award nominationsDecember 7, 2019
Nominations for the 22nd annual ATHENA Award opened this week and will continue through Dec. 20. The ATHENA Award, a joint effort of Girls Inc.…
Girls Inc. students learn valuable lessons through modern gardeningNovember 13, 2019
Kim Johnson is on a mission of teaching healthy habits to the community. As a dance instructor at Johnson’s Dance Studio and a certified health…
Girls Inc. offering free rides to the polls on Election DayOctober 28, 2019
Girls Inc. of Owensboro will once again be offering voters within the city limits complimentary rides to the polls on Election Day. The tradition began…
Local teen named to Girls Inc. Teen Advocacy CouncilOctober 17, 2019
Jaden Johnson is not a typical teenager. The nearly-16-year-old sophomore is speaking out about issues at which most girls wince. After moving to Owensboro two…
Bicycle Owensboro, Girls Inc. team up to promote bike safetyJune 15, 2019
Many grown-ups have childhood memories, strolling the neighborhood, meeting up with friends and enjoying summer activities by way of bike. Two local groups of girls…
Montalvo-Gesser receives 2019 ATHENA AwardMarch 20, 2019
Girls Inc. recognizes Susan Montalvo-Gesser with ATHENA Award With record-breaking attendance, the annual ATHENA Awards were held Tuesday at the Owensboro Convention Center. Through a…
Girls Inc. celebrates 50 years serving community; hosts ATHENA awards luncheonMarch 16, 2019
When Courtney Calhoun began her career at Girls Inc, she was drawn to the mission of helping others feel strong, smart and bold. People often…
Pure Barre client celebrates 1,000th class with Girls, Inc. donationDecember 28, 2018
Joanna Shake reached her 2018 fitness goal just under the wire. As of Dec. 27, Shake is now a member of the 1,000 club at…
Girls Inc. offers complimentary rides, learning experiencesNovember 6, 2018
Girls Inc. of Owensboro has found a way to ensure that voters can make a lasting impact beyond their polling locations. According to their website,…
Fiorella earns 2018 ATHENA AwardMarch 9, 2018
A record crowd of nearly 500 attended the 20th ATHENA Awards luncheon Thursday at the Owensboro Convention Center. Cindy Fiorella, vice president of WorkForce Solutions…
Angel in Los AngelesNovember 29, 2016
Phillabaum introduces top female executive at national Girls Inc. event Angel Phillabaum says she never imagined she’d be where she is today. The 18-year-old Daviess…
SHOP and support Girls Inc. at the same time!December 10, 2014
Are you a Kroger shopper? By registering your Kroger Plus Card at www.Krogercommunityrewards.com you can help Girls Incorporated of Owensboro Daviess County. Visit the link…