NATCHEZ &045;&045; Agnes Holloway found it difficult to speak as she was named recipient of this year’s Athena Award.

&uot;Overcome by emotions is an understatement,&uot; she said. &uot;My heart really wanted to say something, but my voice wasn’t there.&uot;

The award is issued annually by the Chamber of Commerce to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in the workplace and helped women reach their full leadership potential.

Holloway acts as a liaison between community organizations and United Mississippi Bank for events aimed at bettering Natchez.

She has been assistant vice president of UMB since 1993 and is on the board of directors for the Natchez Downtown Development Association.

&uot;Agnes is always willing to do what you ask her to do,&uot; Downtown Development Executive Director Tammi Mullins said.

&uot;If I really want something done, I call her.

She makes everybody else excited, and (her positive attitude) helps everybody get the job done.

It’s all in the way you look at a problem and Agnes has shown me that.&uot;

Holloway is also a member of the Kiwanis Club and served as its president from 2001 to 2002.

&uot;I have seen her use her leadership skills to band our group for the good of the community,&uot; fellow Kiwanian Doug Nigreville said. &uot;Every group has a leader; it just so happens that Agnes is the leader of leaders.&uot;

Holloway said she has tried to encourage women to develop fully and likewise demonstrate their abilities in the workplace.

&uot;I’m always striving to be like her,&uot; friend and former co-worker Donna Lindley said. &uot;She’s definitely not a follower; what she’s been able to accomplish shows her ability and professionalism.&uot;

Holloway said she feels the key to creating a successful work environment lies in personal outlook and the atmosphere of the office.

&uot;I try to make things pleasing to the eye,&uot; Holloway said.

&uot;I just don’t want things bland; I want it to be happy and fun.&uot;

Holloway said she feels people should be treated with respect for their position and said employees should freely offer help to one another.

&uot;I believe this brings a strong team concept; the team covers for each other,&uot; Holloway said.

After 27 years of banking experience, Holloway began spending her lunch hour working beside the branch tellers to learn another aspect of the business.

&uot;I tell these females, ‘make yourself marketable and learn everything you can,’&uot; Holloway said. &uot;The more you know, the more valuable you are.

Make people notice you and show them you can be a leader.&uot;

Holloway said she still wonders in amazement as to why she was chosen for such an honor.

&uot;How did I get this award?

What have I done that’s so outstanding?

I am blessed.&uot;

The Patron Goddess of Natchez

By Andrew Flach

Agnes Holloway found it difficult to speak as she was named recipient of this year’s Athena Award.

&uot;Overcome by emotions is an understatement,&uot; she said. &uot;My heart really wanted to say something, but my voice wasn’t there.&uot;

The award is issued annually by the Chamber of Commerce to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in the workplace and helped women reach their full leadership potential.

Holloway acts as a liaison between community organizations and United Mississippi Bank for events aimed at bettering Natchez.

She has been assistant vice president of UMB since 1993 and is on the board of directors for the Natchez Downtown Development Association.

&uot;Agnes is always willing to do what you ask her to do,&uot; Downtown Development Executive Director Tammi Mullins said.

&uot;If I really want something done, I call her.

She makes everybody else excited, and (her positive attitude) helps everybody get the job done.

It’s all in the way you look at a problem and Agnes has shown me that.&uot;

Holloway is also a member of the Kiwanis Club and served as its president from 2001 to 2002.

&uot;I have seen her use her leadership skills to band our group for the good of the community,&uot; fellow Kiwanian Doug Nigreville said. &uot;Every group has a leader; it just so happens that Agnes is the leader of leaders.&uot;

Holloway said she has tried to encourage women to develop fully and likewise demonstrate their abilities in the workplace.

&uot;I’m always striving to be like her,&uot; friend and former co-worker Donna Lindley said. &uot;She’s definitely not a follower; what she’s been able to accomplish shows her ability and professionalism.&uot;

Holloway said she feels the key to creating a successful work environment lies in personal outlook and the atmosphere of the office.

&uot;I try to make things pleasing to the eye,&uot; Holloway said.

&uot;I just don’t want things bland; I want it to be happy and fun.&uot;

Holloway said she feels people should be treated with respect for their position and said employees should freely offer help to one another.

&uot;I believe this brings a strong team concept; the team covers for each other,&uot; Holloway said.

After 27 years of banking experience, Holloway began spending her lunch hour working beside the branch tellers to learn another aspect of the business.

&uot;I tell these females, ‘make yourself marketable and learn everything you can,’&uot; Holloway said. &uot;The more you know, the more valuable you are.

Make people notice you and show them you can be a leader.&uot;

Holloway said she still wonders in amazement as to why she was chosen for such an honor.

&uot;How did I get this award?

What have I done that’s so outstanding?

I am blessed.&uot;

The Patron Goddess of Natchez

By Andrew Flach

Agnes Holloway found it difficult to speak as she was named recipient of this year’s Athena Award.

&uot;Overcome by emotions is an understatement,&uot; she said. &uot;My heart really wanted to say something, but my voice wasn’t there.&uot;

The award is issued annually by the Chamber of Commerce to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in the workplace and helped women reach their full leadership potential.

Holloway acts as a liaison between community organizations and United Mississippi Bank for events aimed at bettering Natchez.

She has been assistant vice president of UMB since 1993 and is on the board of directors for the Natchez Downtown Development Association.

&uot;Agnes is always willing to do what you ask her to do,&uot; Downtown Development Executive Director Tammi Mullins said.

&uot;If I really want something done, I call her.

She makes everybody else excited, and (her positive attitude) helps everybody get the job done.

It’s all in the way you look at a problem and Agnes has shown me that.&uot;

Holloway is also a member of the Kiwanis Club and served as its president from 2001 to 2002.

&uot;I have seen her use her leadership skills to band our group for the good of the community,&uot; fellow Kiwanian Doug Nigreville said. &uot;Every group has a leader; it just so happens that Agnes is the leader of leaders.&uot;

Holloway said she has tried to encourage women to develop fully and likewise demonstrate their abilities in the workplace.

&uot;I’m always striving to be like her,&uot; friend and former co-worker Donna Lindley said. &uot;She’s definitely not a follower; what she’s been able to accomplish shows her ability and professionalism.&uot;

Holloway said she feels the key to creating a successful work environment lies in personal outlook and the atmosphere of the office.

&uot;I try to make things pleasing to the eye,&uot; Holloway said.

&uot;I just don’t want things bland; I want it to be happy and fun.&uot;

Holloway said she feels people should be treated with respect for their position and said employees should freely offer help to one another.

&uot;I believe this brings a strong team concept; the team covers for each other,&uot; Holloway said.

After 27 years of banking experience, Holloway began spending her lunch hour working beside the branch tellers to learn another aspect of the business.

&uot;I tell these females, ‘make yourself marketable and learn everything you can,’&uot; Holloway said. &uot;The more you know, the more valuable you are.

Make people notice you and show them you can be a leader.&uot;

Holloway said she still wonders in amazement as to why she was chosen for such an honor.

&uot;How did I get this award?

What have I done that’s so outstanding?

I am blessed.&uot;