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DATE: Saturday, January 13, 1996             TAG: 9601160453
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: SUFFOLK                            LENGTH: Short :   22 lines

ATHENA AWARD WINNER

Frances L. Alwood, a School Board member and Habitat for Humanity Inc. project manager, was named on Friday as winner of this year's Athena award.

The annual award, given by the Suffolk division of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, is presented to a woman who has distinguished herself in career and community.

Alwood, a retired teacher and guidance counselor, will be honored at the chamber's volunteer recognition banquet at the National Guard Armory on Jan. 25. Tickets are $35, or $240 for a table of eight.

Reservations are due by Jan. 20. For more information, call the chamber at 539-2111. by CNB