NASHVILLE, TN -- Zan Martin, president and owner of Nashville-based agency, Martin & Company Advertising, was recently awarded the Athena Award by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Businesswomen's Network.

Martin & Company Advertising is a full-service advertising agency that specializes in the automotive, motorcycle and RV aftermarket. As a 20-year member of SEMA, Martin was recognized for her long-time support of the professional growth of women in the industry. A former SEMA Businesswomen's Network Chair, current co-chair for the Light Truck Accessory Association (LTAA) image task force and two-time nominee to the SEMA Board of Directors, Martin is proactive in providing management opportunities for women in her own business, as well as supporting the professional growth of interns and associates. During her tenure as the SEMA Businesswomen's Network chair, she was largely responsible for creating the industry-wide mentoring program that is now actively utilized by SEMA professionals.

The Athena Award was presented to Martin by current SBN Chair Luanne Brown, on Nov. 3 at SEMA's annual trade show in Las Vegas.

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