June 26, 2008 - Senator Baker received the 2008 ATHENA Award from the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce.  The award, which was first established in 1980, honors local professional women who have given their time to help other women reach success and have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the community.  Pictured from left during the award presentation are Jill Fortinsky Schwartz, former ATHENA recipient; Gerry O’Donnell of MotorWorld Automotive Group (ATHENA sponsor); Senator Baker; and Anna Cervenak, former ATHENA recipient.