The following news release was submitted to Patch.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) recently announced its winners of the Top Ten Michigan Women Business Owners. Diane Young, President of The Athena Financial Group is the winner of the Breakthrough Award.

"I am honored to be receiving this award," says Diane Young, "NAWBO is a great organization and has been helping women achieve financial independence for years and I am thrilled to be part of this special occasion."

Diane is the president of The Athena Financial Group, an independent financial services firm indowntown Rochester, Michigan. The firm manages over $60 million and provides advice and investment planning services to professionals, executives, and business owners. Additional information about Diane Young can be found at www.theathenagrouponline.com.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), headquartered in Washington, DC is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all kinds of businesses. The organization currently has 90 chapters in the United States.

The Detroit chapter of NAWBO recognizes several business owners each year at a luncheon. This year the event will be held on March 11th at the Roostertail in Detroit. For additional information you can visit www.nawbogdc.org.