Dr. Mary Holloway Honored with S.C. Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Award

Pictured left to right: S.C. Chamber Chief Diversity Officer Cynthia Bennett, Dr. Mary Holloway, S.C. Chamber President & CEO Bob Morgan

Dr. Mary Holloway was presented the ATHENA Award from the S.C. Chamber of Commerce during the chamber’s 2023 Women’s Leadership Symposium on March 8, 2023.

The ATHENA Award is presented to an individual that presents valuable service to the community, professional excellence, and actively assisting women reach their full professional and leadership potential. It highlights the recipient's accomplishments while helping pave a path for future successors.

Throughout her tenure with Midlands Technical College, Dr. Holloway has provided many opportunities for women to grow and hold leadership positions. Below are some of what her colleagues and support team had to say during the nomination process:

“I have been privileged to work with Mary for nearly 32 years, and I frequently see her passion for nurturing others during their pursuits of excellence. Of her many significant achievements, one I’m particularly proud of is how she has dedicated her time to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices.” – MTC President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames

“Dr. Mary Holloway is an inspiring and true supporter in advancing the careers of women in higher education. Under her leadership in Student Development Services at Midlands Technical College, many women of all backgrounds, education, and diversity have grown professionally and personally in their careers.” – Sylvia K. Littlejohn, MTC Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management Services

“Mary will often stay in touch with students across their career and help connect them to their next educational opportunity. She, often times, sees more in the women she encounters than the women see in themselves. She listens with her heart and mind and does her best to help women be personally and professionally successful. She outwardly demonstrates her confidence in women’s abilities which helps build confidence within individuals.” – Kaci White Greene, MTC Director of Student Development Support & Engagement