Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Kenaitze Tribal Member of the Year Awards. Nominate a Tribal Member who deserves recognition!
Tribal Members, excluding current Tribal Council Members, may be nominated in the following categories:
- Kenaitze Tribal Member Elder Recognition Award: Recognizes a Tribal Member age 55 or older who has shown dedication to Alaska Native culture, heritage and communities. The individual is recognized as a leader, an educator and/or preserver of Native culture whose accomplishments and/or contributions have benefited Tribal Members or other Native peoples.
- Kenaitze Tribal Member Legacy Award: Recognizes a Tribal Member who has shown dedication to Alaska Native culture, heritage and communities. This award is for recognition of all Tribal Members regardless of age and may include a Tribal Member who has passed on. The individual is recognized for his or her accomplishments and/or contributions that have benefited Tribal Members or Alaska Native peoples.
- Kenaitze Tribal Member Youth Recognition Award: Recognizes a Tribal Member Youth age 12 to 17 who has shown dedication to Alaska Native culture, heritage and/or communities. The individual is recognized for his or her superior academic achievements, demonstrated leadership qualities, dedication to Alaska Native culture and heritage, outstanding contributions to community and family and/or exceptional determination and stamina in overcoming significant life challenges.
Detailed instructions for submitting a nomination are included on the nomination form, which may be downloaded using the link below. Nominations must be received by Monday, August 17, 2026 for consideration. Questions may be directed to Tribal Member Services Supervisor Ashley Segura at 907-335-7204 or asegura@kenaitze.org.
